Archive for September, 2009
I used to think environmentalism was abstract. I came from a world where everything was measured and managed with a perspective on…creating. If you work in a for-profit environment, you probably create something (product, service, etc) and you can go home on a Friday night and look back at the… Read the rest
Today, the Obama administration adopted a Bush-era salmon plan for the Columbia-Snake rivers in the Northwest. A national coalition of businesses, clean energy advocates, and fishing and conservation groups voiced grave disappointment about the decision, saying it does not do enough for endangered salmon and communities in tthe basin. Other … Read the rest
This past weekend a bevy of celebs came out to support Surfrider at the Celebrity Expression Session; Jason Mraz, Sal Masekela, Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, actors David Chokachi, Eric Balfour, and Leonor Varela, musician and composer Peter DiStefano from Porno For Pyros, Martyn LeNoble, and Jane’s Addiction’s bassist… Read the rest
For years now, federal agencies — most recently under the direction of the Bush administration — have done and said some pretty absurd things when it comes to restoring salmon in the Pacific Northwest’s Columbia-Snake River Basin. Instead of taking a hard look at the science, the law, and the … Read the rest
These bracelets, made from repurposed camera parts, are perfect for travel savvy, eco fashionistas. They’re made in Australia by designer Craig Arnold and are part of his re:vision line, which ranges from thin bangles to wider cuffs. Definitely a conversation starter.… Read the rest
Jaws Wave, 2009. Spray painted stencil & mixed media collage on 100% cotton rag. 72″ x 52″… Read the rest
You know Shepard Fairey as the artist that captured the essence of Obama with the image to the right.
You may also know him as the person behind the Obey brand.
If you’re
Remember that oil spill off the coast of Western Australia that started on August 21st?
Well… it’s still spilling.
Great coverage on this over at the SkyTruth blog. They are leveraging NASA satellite photos to track this, those are here.
A few points hit me regarding this spill.
1. No … Read the rest
Recently, there has been a veritable &$^%* storm in the media about the baby deforming, BPA leaching uber monster Sigg. Almost everyday for the past several weeks, a new PR nightmare emerges for Sigg in the green blogosphere in the form of a 300 word “Shame on you, Sigg” blog… Read the rest
The environmental costs of travel is an ever-growing discussion. It’s easy to say that less travel worldwide would mean a smaller environmental impact, but many nations are dependent on tourism for their livelihood, making the issue a bit trickier than it may seem. The Maldives is a perfect example.
The… Read the rest
