- Promotional image from the Oscar-winning documentary; “The Cove”
The Cove film-makers break up alleged whale-meat smuggling operation
The documentary-makers exposed an alleged whale-meat smuggling operation at the US sushi restaurant The Hump
On the Causes of Climate Deadlock
For years, there’s been a building drumbeat of criticism of the media for failing to tell the climate story “right,” and thus perpetuating public disengagement and, in turn, allowing elected officials to relax and avoid pushing for meaningful actions to blunt greenhouse emissions.
China and India join Copenhagen accord
China and India formally endorse the last-minute climate agreement struck at the Copenhagen summit
Sharks and manta rays enjoy under the sea salons
Like ladies at the salon, sharks and manta rays appreciate a bit of pampering.
The ‘waterless’ washing machine that could save you money
New machine by Xeros cleans clothes with beads and a tiny amount of water and may cut household bills by 30%
Book review: “A Fragile Balance: The Extraordinary Story Of Australian Marsupials“. Cuddly koalas may hug the spotlight but there are plenty of other indigenous animals facing a fragile future.
Let’s Not Forget: Even Without CO2, Coal Would Still Be Very Dirty
The “clean coal” blind alley must be recognized for what it is: a multi-faceted problem that is a lot harder to solve than the coal industry pretends.
The book “Owning an Electric Car” prepares and enlightens
Ever wonder what it is really like to own an electric car? Before rushing out to buy that new Nissan LeafMitsubishi i MiEV (or what have you) it might be a good idea to know what to expect.
Graphic: The Pyramid of Conservation
The conservation pyramid is relevant to buildings & has 10 levels that, as you climb from the bottom, become increasingly more expensive and complex.
The Canadian Parliament Restaurant Serves Seal Meat In Protest Of EU Ban
Bad news for reasonable Canadians everywhere — your Parliament is acting a damn fool! News recently broke that The Canadian Parliament’s restaurant will serve seal meat this week in support of hunters battling a European Union ban on seal products — a vote that passed last year with an overwhelming majority.
Amazing Pictures, Pollution in China
October 14, 2009, the 30th annual awards ceremony of the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund took place at the Asia Society in New York City. Lu Guang (??) from People’s Republic of China won the $30,000 W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography for his documentary project “Pollution in China.”
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