Sweden, that sustainability superstar, really prides itself on being “green.” It is one of the few countries to decouple CO2 emissions from economic growth. It has switched a huge portion of its heating away from fossil fuels (district heating). It’s the best recycling nation on Earth. It consistently lands in the top ten of rankings of most sustainable nations. Sweden even has made the audacious claim that it will go fossil-fuel free by 2020 . It … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Photo: B. Alter: Aquatics Centre, December, 2010 London’s successful bid for the Olympic 2012 Games was based on its commitment to a sustainable legacy: that’s Olympic-speak for maintaining and reusing the buildings for athletic and community use after the big event. The massive Olympic Stadium has just been saved from threat of demolition but now the Zaha Hadid-designed Aquatics Centre is going down the drain. The giant swimming pool has been controversial from the start and rema… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Scientists May Need to Eco-Engineer Habitats to Save Amphibians from Climate Change
February 28, 2011 No Comment
Amphibians are a class of animals that are already getting hit harder than most — they’re specifically adapted to a rather narrow range of habitats, so as the climate warms, many are finding themselves literally left out to dry. However, the BBC reports that scientists believe that they may be able to eco-engineer amphibian and reptile habitats to increase their chances of survival in the face of increasingly hot climes. Needless to say, engineering habitats the world over would pose a near impossible feat, though it’s nice to know we’ll be able to save a ha… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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This was one of the best Marni collections I have seen in a few seasons. The level of sophistication and luxury are at an all time high.
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Fashion designer John Galliano faced a couple who claim he made anti-Semitic slurs after a video emerged of the famed creator praising Adolf Hitler. The offense is illegal in France and can lead to a sentence of up to 6 months in jail. (Feb. 28)
Continue reading …Cargill to Start Flying Kites Across the Ocean: SkySails Will Reduce Carbon Emissions of Shipping Vessels
February 28, 2011 No Comment
Image: Maritime Connector Food and agriculture giant Cargill will soon start using giant kites on its shipping vessels to generate propulsion—and reduce fuel consumption by up to 35 percent. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Photo of Spain’s highways: Zaqarbal , Flickr, CC Once again, oil prices are rising around the world. Yes, the turmoil in Libya and the Middle East is jacking up global prices, but it’s becoming more and more apparent that the trend is certain to continue. After all, even Saudi Arabia’s own experts — who sit on the world’s largest oil stores — admit that they drastically overestimated their supplies . Russia, whose huge economy depends on oil, is
Continue reading …So the plot thickens. The Sun posted a video of another rant by John Galliano in a Paris cafe. In my eyes, it shows a sad man willing to say anything to hurt others as a desperate cry for help. I hope he is relieved of his duties and that he seeks out the professional help he obviously needs. I think that Dior had more information on John Galliano’s behavior than what they initially released but I guess they did what they had to do. ps. Thanks to everyone that participated in the first post. I think we had a great diversity of views and opinions. I like it when this blog goes a little deeper than hemlines and color schemes.
Continue reading …Pioneering Chinese Rainforest Restoration Project Ablaze, Arson Possibly to Blame?
February 28, 2011 No CommentThe Guardian reports that one of the world’s most advanced rainforest restoration and research projects in the world, the Seeds of Heaven Biodiversity Research & Development Centre in the Bulang Mountains of southern China, is ablaze with 100′ flames. The flames appear to have spread from the direction of a neighboring cow farm. Local officials say the spark was deliberately lit to create a controlled firebreak. Others told the visiting group that the fire may have … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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