New York state officials recently discovered that 20,773 cars and light trucks were given passing auto emissions grades, without actually ever being tested. The auto repair shops caught “faking” the results were hooking cars up to devices that just simulated the inspection process — instead of producing real results, the device passed any and all [...]
If you’re feeling guilty about your pooch’s negative impact on the environment, consider offsetting Fido’s carbon paw print by getting him a recycled rope leash from Krebs Recycle. The leash is actually not much more than a climbing rope in its (almost) original form — the ropes are taken from gyms, washed, cut to size [...]
If you’ve ever wondered what makes the Lysol under your bathroom sink appear strikingly neon in color, and if it’s ever seemed strange to you that detergents and bath soaps don’t have ingredient lists, you’re not alone. In fact, environmental advocates, including groups such as the American Lung Association and the Sierra Club, want to [...]
Urban development or environmental sustainability? The concept of turning post-industrial parts of downtown Detroit into an urban farm is a little bit of both. The idea itself was developed by a stockbroker named John Hantz who believes the introduction of a large-scale urban farm built among the cityscape could do more than benefit the environment. [...]
The native Hawaiians understood reusing and recycling more than most Americans today ever will. And the importance of using every plant, animal, flower, etc. for what it’s worth has been passed down along ancestral lines for centuries. I was fortunate enough to experience traditional Lau Lau making at the Hawaii Island Retreat with two local [...]
Here’s all the more reason to raise a glass this weekend. For the month of November, Finlandia Vodka, which has partnered with the nonprofit organization Trees for the Future, is offering to plant a tree in your (or a friend or family member’s) honor. Of course, this requires buying a specially-marked bottle of the company’s [...]
I’m not overly fond of digital cameras. Sure, I know they’re perfect for taking thirty images with the intention of keeping one. I understand that they’ve changed the way we view photography due to the fact that digital file space is approaching free. I’m aware that they’ve opened up many new ways to share images… [...]
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Look out! The carnivores are coming! This week, Denver is playing host to a very unique event: The Carnivore’s Conference. What the heck do people do at a carnivore’s conference…eat a lot of meat? Possibly.
But they also talk about carnivores. Beyond the traditional top predators such as wolves and bears that you think of when [...]
Remember that oil spill off the coast of Australia? Remember how it started spilling 71 days ago? Remember how it was the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island two months ago? Remember how it’s brand-new technology? Remember how they tried to stop the spill at least four times?
Well, now it’s on fire.
[Via: OilOnTheBeach]
