Archive for May, 2011
The Japanese Design Film STORE MUU has created what Treehugger is calling “The Drive-Thru For Cyclists.” Its official name is the “Pit In,” deemed so by the design firm that created it. Whatever you want to call it, the contraption is devised so that bicycle commuters can have an easy,… Read the rest
Whether with sarcasm or sincerity, you’ll probably say–or at least think–awww… Read the rest when you see this video. In it, a Northern Fur seal who was rescued and rehabilitated from starvation by the Island Wildlife Natural Care Center in British Columbia is released back into the ocean.
At first, the seal
The above video is a slideshow from Diane Meyer’s “Without a Car” project, for which she photographed Los Angeles citizens who live and travel without a car to call their own. Meyer’s project is featured in the May/June issue of Orion magazine.
About the project, from the Orion website:
“In … Read the rest
Too bad RoundUp resistant weeds aren’t a nutritious superfood or a zero-emission superfuel, considering the weeds now infest about 11 million acres. The coverage of the controversial weed is now five times greater than three years prior, and David Mortensen, Penn State weed scientist, shares, “There is reason to believe… Read the rest
Whisky (also spelled whiskey) is “a spirit distilled from malted grain.” It is also, considered by many, a very tasty treat, the perfect way to top off (or start off) the night, depending on the person. And whisky is also a part of a future alternative fuel, in the region… Read the rest
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have found that rodents exposed to motorized vehicle emissions showed signs of brain damage. Specifically, the mice involved in the study showed signs of memory loss and Alzheimer’s after being exposed to these emissions.
Study researchers took samples from the 110 Freeway… Read the rest
If you’ve ever wanted to try dog mushing from the convenience of your own backyard, a man by the name of Mark Schuette has just the thing for you. With his uniquely crafted devices, you can ride a bike, scooter or skateboard with the help of up to four of… Read the rest
