Image credit: Franco Folini , used under Creative Commons license. Whether it is activists claiming that a “globalized consumer society without oil is nonsense” or Richard Heinberg arguing that we’d best get used to life without growth when peak oil hits —the idea that the end of cheap oil means a permanent and drastic change to our entire not… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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‘American Idol’ returns with J.Lo but not Cowell; DA says review of Mel Gibson criminal case ongoing; Anne Hathaway to play Catwoman in new Batman movie. (Jan. 20)
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Having written only yesterday that angry rhetoric can come from greens too —and suggested that we all be mindful of our language lest it incite violence in others—I’ve just come across a piece by George Monbiot that claims ” eco-terrorism is a non existent threat we spend millions policing. ” The idea, says Monbiot, that environmentalists (as opposed to animal rights activists) are setting out to harm other humans in their defense of the planet has not been backed up by “a si… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …EU’s Galileo sat-nav system’s budget overruns continue, European Commission asks for an extra €1.9 billion
January 20, 2011 No Comment
The European Commission has just completed its mid-term review of the EU’s Galileo satellite navigation system and — surprise, surprise — they found that they need an additional €1.9 billion ($2.56 billion) to finish the system. This latest budget recommendation ups the cost an extra €200 million ($269 million) since the Commission’s last report , and cites larger development and more expensive launch vehicles for the increase. The EU remains optimistic that Galileo will provide a financial windfall when completed — but given its estimated €800 million ($1 billion) per year operating costs, constant delays, and competition from Russia , China , and good old-fashioned GPS , we’re not so sure we agree. EU’s Galileo sat-nav system’s budget overruns continue, European Commission asks for an extra €1.9 billion originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Image credit: foto.bulle , used under Creative Commons license. Whether you are into backyard slaughter and hog butchery workshops , or vegan organic agriculture and the health benefits of a vegeta… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image credit: foto.bulle , used under Creative Commons license. Whether you are into backyard slaughter and hog butchery workshops , or vegan organic agriculture and the health benefits of a vegeta… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Weleda biodynamic Calendula fields. Photo: Weleda Weleda ‘s new organic and natural skincare for women over forty harnesses the power of the pomegranate to work in harmony with the skin’s natural aging process. The Pomegranate Firming Facial Care –packed with organic golden millet and organic pomegranate seed oil–reduces the signs of aging, while improving the skin’s elasticity. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Weleda biodynamic Calendula fields. Photo: Weleda Weleda ‘s new organic and natural skincare for women over forty harnesses the power of the pomegranate to work in harmony with the skin’s natural aging process. The Pomegranate Firming Facial Care –packed with organic golden millet and organic pomegranate seed oil–reduces the signs of aging, while improving the skin’s elasticity. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Mexican Design For Vertical Window Farming Is Tidy, Cool, But Is It Worth It?
January 20, 2011 No Comment
Photos: Jose de la O. Although you can build you own window farm with a set of plastic bottles and some instructions , Mexican designer Jose de la O –author of the previously featured chi… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Arianna To Lieberman: ‘For Sake Of Country, Hope You Don’t Become Secretary Of Defense’
January 20, 2011 No Comment
Say this for Arianna Huffington: she didn't stab Joe Lieberman in the back.
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