Cell Phone Ecology
It’s not much of a stretch to liken America’s relationship with cells phones to a once sizzling romance that ends in goodbye.
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Anyone for Tennis?
Rebounces, an Arkansas-based company founded by tennis enthusiast Bill Dirst, has developed a method to give used tennis balls a second bounce.
Semana del 27/12/09
Querido DiálogoEcológico: He estado siguiendo con interés informes acerca del paquete de estímulo del Presidente Obama y de lo que esto puede significar para crear empleos verdes. Pero más allá de eso, ¿hay programas en el plan para ayudar a las empresas a usar materias primas más "verdes" y/o en general "ecologizar" sus operaciones?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué está pasando con el salmón de la costa Oeste? He oído informes opuestos con respecto a si el pez es abundante o al borde de la extinction.
Renewable Energy Use Up in 2009
Renewable energy use is on the rise, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Biofuels, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar and wind provided a combined 10.51% of domestic U.S. energy production during the first nine months of 2009.
EPA Seeking Public Comment on Pesticide Labels
Public-safety advocates have long been concerned about the so-called inert ingredients of pesticides—which their manufacturers aren’t required to disclose.
The Paper Diet
First, the facts: The average American uses about ¾ of a tree per year; and a tree makes (on average), 80,500 sheets of paper. It made me wonder: could I put myself on a paper diet–using one tenth the paper of the average American? I’m going to try.
Valentine’s Eco Finds
Some perfect Valentine eco-treats, from Shaman Chocolates with a Cause, to Tiny Revolutionary’s Earth-friendly tees, to Ruff&Cut luxury conflict-free diamonds. In the book aisle: Exploring the after-effects of mountaintop removal mining in Coal County, Al Gore offers solutions in Our Choice, the Lucid Food eco-cookbook, easy answers in Weather Whys and two arctic visions in After the Ice and The Future History of the Arctic.
Warming Up
The Shower Manager, Thermosoft radiant floors and EcoSmart designer fireplaces.
Can the Oceans Pass the Acid Test?
The oceans" acid problem.
Gator Saviors
Gator saviors in China.