Archive for December, 2007
Happy new year to North Carolina boaters!
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Letter from New Year’s Future: 2007 Green Accomplishments
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How About Some Dirt for Lunch?
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Have you eaten dirt? I have, usually when some bully shoved my face on the ground or during a football game when a 300 lb tackle sat on the back of my head. My parents told me that several times as… |
The Decline of Energy Return on Investment
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Energy researcher Charles Hall’s balloon graph indicates we might be seriously overestimating our potential to shift to an oil-free economy while maintaining current levels of energy… |
Natural Hand Sanitizer That is Safe for Children
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One challenge of working in a rural school is the well water! About two months ago, my school failed its safe drinking water test. While we awaited for a new water tank, UV filter, etc., we became… |
Resolution: Ban the Butt
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OK, personal resolutions don’t always work, but what about some national ones? Now that even France bans smoking inside, when are we going to do something about the butt problem outside? |
Making 2008 the Year of the Frog
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The coming year is playing out to be a pivotal one for many of the planet’s endangered species; whether or not they endure will - to a large extent - depend on the steps humanity takes to protect their habitats and avert the worst of global warming. Few are perhaps as vulnerable as amphibians: According […] Read entire article |
Home Design Trends: Smaller, Closer, More Urban
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Fifteen years ago the joke was “what do you say to an architect with a job?” answer: “Big Mac and fries, please.” The AIA survey of residential architects is a good guide to where design is going, and on the design front, things are going in a positive green direction. On the business side, […] Read entire article |
Freeplay Energy: It’s Not Just About Radios Anymore
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It looks like Freeplay, creators of self-powered devices like the Lifeline radio and Indigo flashlight, have had a busy year expanding their offerings and updating their website. We are loving the classy looking Weather Band Radio, featuring solar and hand-crank charging and an integrated flashlight, and the wall-mounted Light Center cabinet pictured above is […] Read entire article |
The December Zeitgiest
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We thought Mr. Splashypants would swim away with the prize but the glow-in-the-dark bike pedalled into the lead. Both posts show that there is nothing like a bit of controversy to get readers interested! Not including the Gift Guides, which dominated, the top posts of the month of December: 1) New Light Glows For 12 […] Read entire article |