February 24, 2012

• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  A major disappointment I greedily opened up this article , thinking it would contain ample material. And all I got was this: The president said that the United States is producing more oil now than at any time during the last eight years, with a record number of rigs pumping. Er, what he said MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  We’ll be Rich I Tells Ya, Rich! Just follow this simple business plan. AsidesMORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Carrie Underwood on Her Vegan Diet, Style and Staying Fit The singer dishes about how she spends her rare time off, her vegan eats, staying fit and her fashion idols. Read More. Fashion Healthy Living Lifestyle News Top News Vegan carrie underwoodMORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  White Flies Can Be Removed With New Environmentally Safe Cure From Planet Amazing The flies are known for their destruction of garden plants and flowering plants. Austin, TX, February 2012 : White flies are known for attacking tomatoes and other plants in gardens and flower beds. Now Planet Amazing has a non-toxic product that takes care of white flies once and for all, allowing garden plants to be healthy and safe. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Sanderlings on Fotoportmann Some images that are well worth looking at. Enjoy! AsidesMORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	New Soil Reef Biochar Creates a Lifetime of ‘Black Magic’ for the Soil New Soil Reef™ biochar is the last soil amendment gardeners will ever need. Whether a gardening enthusiast, landscaper, grower or forester; Soil Reef™ biochar provides massive gains in both agriculture and the environment. In 1541, Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellana, led a famous expedition of the Amazon. MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Emailing Shell to tell Them to Save The Arctic Greenpeace's current email campaign to Shell to Save the Arctic looks like this. The pristine and beautiful Arctic: Shell wants to exploit it for oil. We want it protected. The Noble Discoverer is scheduled to begin drilling in treacherous Arctic waters later this year. Take action alongside our activists now. Demand Shell stop its plans to put th MORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  People in Denver urged to take to the pavements Denver pedestrian groups promote walking in the urban environment by Michael Smith (Veshengro) While the city of Denver, Colorado, USA, may be regarded as one of the fittest cities in the US and one can see a literal army of people run and bike whatever the weather. Walking to somewhere? Walking to the stores or to work? Freeman. MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	The Hockey Stick and The Climate Wars It was clearly never Michael Mann’s wish to be embroiled in the public controversy that has been manufactured by the denial industry around his and his co-authors’ work. candidate looking for a big-picture problem to which he could apply his maths and physics interests, the post-doctoral researcher wanting MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	100+ Ways to Conserve Water You don’t have to have a million-dollar set up to save water. Follow the links to 100+ simple water-saving tips. Sometimes we believe in short and sweet, and this is one of those times. There is unlimited goodness on wateruseitwisely.com. If you want to learn about recycling grey water , they’ve got you covered. Join the campaign. MORE >>

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• Kristin Bauer Designs Necklace for Charity ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Agent Orange On Your Lawn? GREEN LIVING TIPS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Resaco de la Palma – an excerpt from The Winter Texans 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Ancient Arabic Writings Help Scientists Piece Together Past Climate CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• WATCH: ‘The Hunger Games’ Stars Battle Epidemic Off-screen ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Dryden, N.Y. Gets Court to Ban Fracking CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• JK Rowling Lands £5M Deal to Write Adult Novel ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• What Camels and Scorpions Teach “Dayma” Tourists in Egypt GREEN PROPHET | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Nicky Minaj and Ricky Martin Are the New Faces of MAC Viva Glam ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• For People From Christchurch Around the World - This is for You CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• A cool reminder of budget constraints ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Climate Change Will Bring "Rare" Storms Every Three Years CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Do Common Gallinules Get Jealous of Purple Gallinules? 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• NZ Police Leave Greenpeace on Noble Discoverer While 48,000 People Email Shell CEO CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Libyan Artist Turns Weapons of War Into Amazing Sculptures GREEN PROPHET | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• Rudd-Gillard Show Down for Australia's Top Job CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• In Stores Now… DAILY DANNY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

• LawSuit Challenges Air Pollution Permit For Arctic Drilling by Shell Oil CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

February 23, 2012

• WEND MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Challenge21: Climber Jake Norton Takes on Triple Seven Summits to Help Global Water Crisis Earlier today, renowned climber, Jake Norton reached the 18,500-foot summit of El Pico de Orizaba , Mexico’s highest mountain and the third highest peak in North America. His goal is to raise $2.1 million for the Denver-based non-profit Water For People and engage 2.1 million people in the global water and sanitation crisis. Related Posts. MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  The goodest of the bad The study, undertaken by Andrew Weaver of the University of Victoria – a former lead author with the IPCC and probably Canada’s most prominent climate scientist – and his student, Neil Swart, crunched the numbers on future greenhouse gas emissions from various fuel sources. degrees F to global warming. degree F. via www.mnn.com. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Rescue Cat Returns Favor, Saves Owner’s Life Amy Jung's rescue cat Pudding saved her life the same day he was adopted, by nipping at her until she awoke from a seizure. Read More. Animals News Top NewsMORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Egypt to become an Islamic Republic by Michael Smith (Veshengro) After the success of the two Islamist parties in the elections in Egypt the Muslim Brotherhood has declared, though not directly from the rooftops, that the country is going to become an Islamic Republic with full Sharia Law, and all. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Five Ways 2012 Academy Awards are Going Green The 84th annual awards show gives back to the environment in more ways than one. Read More. Entertainment Featured Film/TV NewsMORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
  	Go unplugged for making great coffee Wacky Practicals' Collapsible Coffee Dripper – Product Review Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Coffee drippers, also known as coffee filters in some places, those manual devices, first made by the famous Melitta company, come in many different materials and from many different makers nowadays. Great for camping, fishing, etc., MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
  	After Some Merritt Island Specialties Southern Florida offers many unique wintering birds, but perhaps none more so then the sparrows that call different parts of Florida their winter homes. Tom Dunkerton tipped me off to an area on the Black Merritt National Wildlife Refuge where some of my target birds can be seen. There are always good birds to be found. Sticks out, doesn’t he? MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
  	Picture of the day From the ASU weather cam : Last year my kids missed something like 26 school days because of snow. This year it has been something like 3 MORE >>

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• GREEN LIVING TIPS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Gas saving pills and additives Environmental concerns coupled with high prices at the gas pump and the specter of. peak oil continues to fuel the market for magic pills, gadgets and additives. promising better gas mileage and less emissions. But do they work MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  See if you can spot the inconsistency in this story In a news release, the [Public Utility Commission of Ohio] said it has ordered AEP to return its rates to levels similar to those in place in December 2011, where they will stay until a new rate plan is approved. Snitchler said in a statement. Ohio remains committed to continuing down the path towards fully competitive markets.”. MORE >>

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• The Fukushima Disaster One Year On GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• CSWEP tackles economics blogs ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Red Carpet Fashion at Global Green’s 2012 Pre-Oscar Bash ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Thanks from the Maldives CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• PETA Stands up for Kate Middleton’s Fake Fur Coat ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Stupid GoPro Faces WEND MAGAZINE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• 6 Groundbreaking Art Projects With an Eco-Conscience GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• 298-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Forest Unearthed in China ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Stop TGV Campaign Challenges Morocco’s Controversial High Speed Rail Project GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• New York May Be Next to Ban Shark Fins ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Saudi Arabia’s Climate U-Turn? GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Teen Battling Leukemia Asks Taylor Swift to the Prom ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• South Africa to Green its Economy in 2013 with Carbon Tax GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of February 2012? 10,000 BIRDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Spring’s Strong Brow, Naturally ECO CHIC | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Leonardo DiCaprio Helps Buy Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Supports Renewable Energy Deployment in Rural Areas CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Ben Affleck Sets Charitable Example For Kids ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Portland, Oregon: most bike friendly in the U.S. GREEN TRAVELER GUIDES | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• LiveESP.com Gifting Non-Toxic, Food-Safe, and Eco-Friendly Products in “Everybody Wins at the Oscars®” Gift Bags GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Coase is smiling ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Thrift Town Celebrates 40 Years of Thrift with Week Long Anniversary Blowout Sale GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• VOCS: A Guide to Volatile Organic Compounds GREEN HOME BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Behind the Scenes in Canada DAILY DANNY | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• CORA -Developing an App to Divert Your Junk to Artists CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

February 22, 2012

• GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	Hatem Yavuz is the King of Seal Killers Hatem Yavuz buys the pelts of every one of the 86,000 seal pups that are slaughtered every year in Namibia. Every year in Namibia, 86,000 Cape Fur Seal pups are butchered to death and only one man has the contract to turn their fur into so-called fashionable apparel. If I don’t do it, someone else is going to do it.” Boycott. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Cutting Down Spotted Owl Habitat in British Columbia This seems like a really bad idea. Unless, of course, the goal is to extirpate  Spotted Owls in Canada. AsidesMORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Amazon Stops Selling Whale Meat After Public Outrage Amazon.jp in Japan has removed whale from their site after public demand that they stop selling cetacean products. Read More. Animals Causes News Top NewsMORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	Cemetery Sentinels There are certain families that I habitually fail to encounter when opportunities arise. I’ve had pretty lousy luck when it comes pittas and broadbills, and I also am really bad when it comes to the various night birds such as owls, nightjars and related species. It isn’t that I never see them, just that I often miss them. MORE >>

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• WEND MAGAZINE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	A Brief Illustrated History of Rock Climbing Here’s a fun, simple graphic that celebrates the history of rock climbing. It came across my desk courtesy of the folks at   JustRopes.com. Ultimately the graphic is a marketing endeavor (journalists, insert skin-crawling shudder here) but it’s a cool one in my opinion so I’m happy to share it. Nice approach, JustRopes. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	Birding Kaliga Park, East Lake Toho This is the final of three posts about the day I spent birding central Florida with Doug Gochfeld back in January at the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival. You can read the first one, about our time at Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, here , and the second, about birding Joe Overstreet Road and Kissimmee Lake, here. MORE >>

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• LIVING GREEN & SAVING ENERGY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Organic Food That Makes You Healthier and Wealthier Organic Food That Makes You Healthier and Wealthier. how to go green natural remedies organic food saving money Green living health benefits of organic foodMORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor to Host Nature Series Dominic Monaghan is getting ready for his next big adventure: television host. Read More. Entertainment Film/TV News Top News dominic monaghanMORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	Sexual Smoking Images in Jordan to Stop Smokers Translated from a poster in Jordan: “Smoking for a long period of time affects marital relations.” ” I’m not “blowing smoke” when I rave about Amman. No need, because Amman generates enough smoke on its own. This city rivals onions in making eyes water. Blame diesel fuel. Trucks, cars, buses blast chewy plumes of black exhaust. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Stop Everything! The Decorah Eagle Cam is Back! And yes, it's better than ever. Read More. Animals Causes News Top NewsMORE >>

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• IKEA’s Blue and Yellow Also Has a Green Face GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• NASA Creates High Res Tree Map to Understand Climate Change ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Sleek Prefab LoftCube in Lebanon is the Ultimate Home for Nomads GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• US Consumer Groups Petition FDA to Ban New GE Salmon CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Give Your Status for a Cause: Join Us and Be a Microist ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Slow-Mo Video of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Foraging 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Global Green Pre-Oscar Bash to Auction Electric Xenon Lightcycle ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Reducing Plastic CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Technology key to relieving pressure at the pumps as diesel prices reach record high GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Finding the Courage to Write. and Publish THE ALIEN NEXT DOOR | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Marie Colvin R.I.P. GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• “America Will do What’s Right…” WEND MAGAZINE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Version One and Virgin Trains on Track for Green IT Award GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, Google Doodle Honors 155th Birthday ECO TECH NINJA | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Judge In Whaling Case Says He will Consider the Legality of Whaling CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• WATCH: Daniel Radcliffe Stars in Trevor Project PSA ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Snowy Owl Shot in Kansas 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Dots or No Dots? DAILY DANNY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

February 21, 2012

• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Politicians and gas prices NY Times : White House officials are preparing for Republicans to use consumer angst about the cost of oil and gas to condemn his energy programs and buttress their argument that his economic policies are not working. They want higher energy prices. We need a president who is on the side of affordable energy.”. We can do better!” Drill here. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  	Night of the Bogsuckers By the end of February, the American Woodcocks at Mason Farm near Chapel Hill have been calling on territory for the better part of two months.  Peent ing from the hedgerows, whistling overhead, and prancing about on the paths as if they own the place. My woodcock experiences in the state have exclusively been of the inadvertent variety.  MORE >>

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• GREEN HOME BLOG | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Recycling Glass Recycling Glass. What is Glass? Glass is made by heating silica – usually in the form of sand – with lime and soda. As the mixture cools, it can be shaped. Other elements, like cobalt or sulfur, are added to create color. Glass has been around for thousands of years. For this reason, the best way to dispose of glass is to recycle it. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Birding Joe Overstreet Road and Lake Kissimmee After our successful run through Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area , Doug and I were confident we could find some more of our target birds along Joe Overstreet Road, a dirt road that runs from Canoe Creek Road to Lake Kissimmee in Osceola, Florida, which is a bit south of Kissimmee and St. Cloud. Purple Gallinule , and Snail Kite. That was easy! MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  WATCH: Amazon Site Illegally Selling Whale Meat Apparently, Amazon.com is not for saving the whales. The website is selling endangered whale meat, to the outrage of animal advocates and environmentalists. According to Mirror, animal rights organizations have Read More. Animals Causes News Top News VideoMORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Dalmation Pelicans on Caspian Sea in Trouble With the Caspian Sea frozen over for the first time in years Russian authorities are scrambling to feed the desperate birds that have no way to get to the fish beneath the ice. Here’s hoping they manage to save the Dalmation Pelicans , the world’s largest pelican. Asides pelicansMORE >>

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• WEND MAGAZINE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Alpha Male Monkey Mother F’er Attacks Click here to view the embedded video. The best video I’ve seen all morning. Here’s what the Click here to view the embedded video. who uploaded it has to say: This is at the cafe inside the Memphis Zoo. So she told me to go stand by the window and turn my back on him and that he would “attack” me. Related Posts. MORE >>

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• MASTER THIS MACHINE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  “Sustainable fashion” is not an oxymoron. Okay, so I’m not too proud to admit it: I watched “The Devil Wears Prada” some time ago with my girlfriend. I’m not even too proud to admit that I liked it. But during the middle of the movie, Paul … Continue reading → Sustainability ideas science systemsMORE >>

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• ECO CHIC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  	My Visit To a NYC Holistic Dentist Dentists visits were easy, breezy for me as a child, but on into my adult years and a few bad experiences in the chair later — which I’d rather not relive — I found myself filled with anxiety about going to the dentist. Mercury is the most poisonous naturally occurring, non-radioactive, substance on our planet. Winick, D.D.S. of MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Apple Building 100-Acre Solar Array The reveal comes thanks to Apple's 2012 Environmental Update doc - which outlines the steps the company is making to decrease its footprint and phase out fossil fuels. Read More. Causes Environment Internet News Top NewsMORE >>

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• But, I got here first! ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Blingh20: The World’s Most Expensive Water Costs $2,600 for 750ml GREEN PROPHET | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Great Green Heron on Birding is Fun! 10,000 BIRDS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• PHOTOS: A New Sky Bridge to the Glitzy Dubai Mall GREEN PROPHET | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Tales of the 2012 Superbowl of Birding 10,000 BIRDS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Environmental Campaign Launches with New Film ‘The Lorax’ ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• 4 Miraculous Eco-designs by Ro-Ad Architecten GREEN PROPHET | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Win Anything You Want From prAna Clothing! ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• India Water Desalination Set to Grow Rapidly CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• The 10 Most Charitable 2012 Oscar Nominees ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Sebastian Copeland and Eric McNair-Landry Complete Triple New World Record on Antarctic Centennial CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Brad Pitt’s Foundation to Help Rebuild 103-Year-Old School ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• The Real Cost of What We Eat CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• WATCH: Voiceless Ads Expose Australia’s Factory Farms ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• The Great Carbon Bubble CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Gallery: Greenpeace’s New ‘Goliath’ Ad Campaign ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Christchurch - One year Out From the February 2011 Quake CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• The Plume Hunter 10,000 BIRDS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Jeremy Lin Proves He’s Got Heart on the Court and Off ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• NZ Fishing Industry Under International Scrutiny CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Stars Run the Streets of Pasadena for Charity ECCORAZZI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Cove Guardian Edwin Vermeulen Found Not Guilty By Japanese Judge CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Pinterest Obsessed DAILY DANNY | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

• Christchurch - One Year On From Feb 22 CELSIAS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

February 20, 2012

• GREEN FURNITURE HOME DESIGN | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Eco-Friendly Rugs to Green-ify Your Home I know, I know. Green-ify isn’t a real word. But it so perfectly describes my design aesthetic whenever I choose a new room to decorate in my house! want to make sure that I am choosing products that are from sustainably harvested materials, are recycled, or reclaimed, or are just second-hand! love rugs. Rugs bamboo rugs eco-friendly rugsMORE >>

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• ECO TECH NINJA | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  A5X Chip in iPad 3 Photos Taken Seventeen days to go still before the real information will be released the specs for the new iPad. Until then, the rumor mill is in full swing. The above photo, taken by Sas126 and posted to the Chinese website, Weiphone , indicates that the new iPad 3 chipset will include the A5X chip, not the rumored power hungry quad-core A6. MORE >>

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• WEND MAGAZINE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Four Die in Washington Avalanches Sunday Sunday was a bitter-sweet day for Washington State backcountry snow enthusiasts. On the bright side, a foot and a half of freshly fallen powder coated many of the popular mountains near Seattle. The well-equipped skiers were part of a group of 12 who were all buried to some extent in the avalanche outside Steven’s Pass. Be careful out there. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Ian Somerhalder Thinks That ‘Fur Sucks’ “The Vampire Diaries” hunk and animal activist Ian Somerhalder doesn’t hold back when it comes to protecting his fellow animals. Read More. Animals Causes News Top News ian somerhalderMORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Rooftop Hydroponic Farms in Egypt Scrub the Air and Uplift Urban Poor Urban farming in Egypt has soared. Read about Schaduf – a soilless solution taking root in Maadi. Two Egyptian brothers have received enough donations to set up three rooftop farms in Maadi – a once wealthy suburb of Cairo. Due for full installation by April, these won’t be any old farms. healthy supplemental income. MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Renewable Energy Tour of Cuba Once again, in 2012, Solar Energy International and Global Exchange are offering an amazing opportunity to study renewable energy and energy efficiency policy and programs in Cuba. We need an example of what to do when the effects of Peak Oil really hit internationally. Cuba provides us with that. Cuba has already undergone an energy famine."siad MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Massoud Hassani Turns Childhood Toy into Wind-Powered Mine Sweepers Afghani designer Massoud Hassani transformed a childhood toy into a giant bamboo minesweeper powered by the wind. . There are more land mines in Afghanistan than there are people, so Massoud Hassani turned a childhood toy into an extraordinary wind-powered bamboo mine sweeper that destroys and tracks them. Toys for grownups. Sniffing out land mines. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  WATCH: ‘Family Guy’ Mocks Japanese Dolphin Slaughter During the episode, Tricia Takanawa knocks on the door with a harpoon in hand and tells Peter that she would like to kill the dolphin house guest. Read More. Animals Causes News Top News Video ricky gervaisMORE >>

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• GREEN BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Are the Rio+20 goals too green-as-usual? Great piece by the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) Switchboard blog on efforts afoot in Latin America to step up on green in anticipation of Rio+20, which will be held here in the region this June. The goals and standards being contemplated, however, fall far too short. They’re too green-as-usual. Agreed. But what are we to do? No!!!! MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Hitting Bottom in Brooklyn, or, A Boat Aground It seemed liked an innocuous idea. Seven birders, a boat for hire, and a cruise around lower New York Harbor and vicinity looking for good birds. What could possibly go wrong? After all, the forecast was for mostly sunny skies, light winds, and no big waves. bunch of Harbor Seals of Swinburne Island was a nice consolation though. MORE >>

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• One of the World's Tiniest Reptiles CELSIAS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• On a Budget? The Affordable 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid ECO AUTO NINJA | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Markus Kayser’s 3D Solar Sinter Prints on Sand – Could Replace Concrete GREEN PROPHET | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• President Obama Dines at Restaurant That Serves Shark Fin Soup ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Mallows and Nettles are Vegewarian, Free, and Delicious GREEN PROPHET | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Celebrate Mardi Gras with Vegan King Cake Recipe ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• San Francisco: sailing to the most sustainable America’s Cup ever GREEN TRAVELER GUIDES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Animal Fats as Fuel for Planes, Trains and Automobiles ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• NZ-CEN New Website for NZ Green Business Investment CELSIAS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Stars to Honor Ric O’Barry at ‘A Night for the Dolphins’ ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Meatless Monday: Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Peanut Sauce MOMS GOING GREEN | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Non-Profit Group Works Towards Greener, Cleaner Mardi Gras ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Retweet for Towns Day GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Brigitte Bardot Talks Lifelong Passion for Animals ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Thrift Town Celebrates 40 Years of Thrift with Week Long Anniversary Blowout Sale GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Eve Ensler Announces Latest Initiative ‘One Billion Rising’ ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Top of the Bill GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• SNL Spoofs Michelle Obama’s Healthy Living Campaign ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Winter Hydration Tools WEND MAGAZINE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Yosemite’s Fleeting ‘Glowing’ Horsetail Falls Is Amazing ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Daily demand and supply ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Herring Gulls from the Back of a Boat 10,000 BIRDS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Just sayin' ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Hibernating Bears and Living with Predators, Redux WITHYWINDLE NATURE PROGRAMS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Common Yellowthroat in Wales 10,000 BIRDS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Back to the Start CELSIAS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Vivienne Westwood Suggests Vegetarian Diet to Save the Earth ECCORAZZI | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Win! Boscia Black Mask DAILY DANNY | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

February 19, 2012

• 10,000 BIRDS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Birds Blamed for Killing Snowmobile Rider And, though he shouldn’t have been riding on a not-entirely-frozen-over-lake, the birds are partially at fault. AsidesMORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Fourteen Year Old creates New Social Website to Connect Stories that Inspire My Name My Story is a new online platform to share inspirational stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. According to the founder Amit Dodani, a freshman in high school, “Most people look at other peoples’ success as an instance of luck, not recognizing what the person had to overcome to succeed. believe that everyone has a story.” MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
  	The land comes alive We had some really good rains and it filled up some local ephemeral lake systems a few weeks ago. After a week where the temperature hovered around 40c with no rain the tracks in became passable and we had to go and explore! Everything comes alive after rains and you discover all sorts of wonderful things. Where do they come from? There MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
  	Syrian Farmers Increasingly Vulnerable As the political conflict rages on, drought-hit farmers in Syria struggle on and the aid trickling in to help is severely inadequate. In March 2011, the political situation in Syria began to unravel. The intensity of the conflict only increased in subsequent months and now the political situation appears at breaking point. MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Earth Junkies- Mother Earth Personified and in Need of Care MORE >>

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• ECO CHIC | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Heroines for the Planet: Model and Skincare Chef May Lindstrom Photo Credit: Larry White. May Lindstrom is a self-professed explorer, skin chef and conscious epicurean. Her deep connection to the earth seeps into every facet of her work as a successful model, green makeup artist, painter and now, entrepreneur. had the pleasure of catching up with May recently. Lindsay:  Congratulations on your skincare line! MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
  	Birding Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area On Saturday, 28 January, while I was at the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival, Doug Gochfeld and I made our way to central Florida for most of a day’s birding, looking for the specialty species of that region. We entered Three Lakes from the east, off of Route 441, and I was pleased to be in the southeastern pine forest again. MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Carrying Your Bug Repellent With You at All Times- The Secret of Zebra Stripes On the plains of Africa, the zebra are not the only creature roaming in herds. There are a great number of other species, not least of all, the dreaded horsefly. Zebras, like all horse species, have large bodies which they cannot always reach with their mouths, hooves, or tails, making them an inviting prey for blood-sucking, flying insects. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Best Bird of the Weekend (Great Backyard Bird Count 2012) If you were ever looking for a reason to pay careful attention to the common birds around you, this weekend offered the perfect opportunity. Have you been participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count ? Honestly, I did not embrace the GBBC with all my heart. Consequently, I spent lots of time in non-birdy environments. Dash it all! MORE >>

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• GREEN BLOG | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Global Economy Expanded More Slowly than Expected in 2011 The global economy grew 3.8 percent in 2011, a drop from 5.2 percent in 2010. Economists had anticipated a slowdown, but this was even less growth than expected, thanks to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, unrest in oil-producing countries, the debt crisis in Europe, and a stagnating recovery in the United States. percent in 2011. percent to $4.4 MORE >>

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• Dense Israeli City to Get a Breath of Fresh Air with New Park GREEN PROPHET | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

• Wanted: community spirited folk, good in a crisis GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

• Unplug your coffee machine GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

February 18, 2012

• CELSIAS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	10 Megatrends in Global Sustainability The 10 global sustainability megaforces that may impact business over the next two decades according to new research by KPMG are: Climate Change: This may be the one global megaforce that directly impacts all others. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

  Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Protected Birds Alexander Alvarez of Atmore, Alabama, has pled guilty to “killing migratory birds and selling the feathers on the black market” in a killing spree that dates back to 2006. ” He faces up to seven-and-a-half years in prison and fines totaling more than $500,000. AsidesMORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	Jordan’s Green Fairytale- ‘Once Upon A Water’ Campaign Launched by 7iberINC, Once Upon A Water aims to tell the story of Jordan’s vanishing water supply and how they can have a ‘happily ever after’ According to the WHO, Jordan has one of the lowest water resource availability per capita in the world. Images and information via Once Upon A Water In Jordan/Facebook. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

  Yellow-throated Warbler, Kaliga Park, St. Cloud, Florida In between moments of staring at and trying to photograph distant Snail Kites at Kaliga Park on East Lake Toho in St. Cloud, Florida, Doug, with whom I had been birding all day long, found a Yellow-throated Warbler foraging behind us. The  Yellow-throated Warbler  is a wood-warbler that breeds almost exclusively in the southeastern United States. MORE >>

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• ECO-VEGAN GIRL | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	The Story Behind Arsenic in Organic Brown Rice Products (Video) Soooo.did you hear that some organic brown rice products contain arsenic? Yep, at least that's what a study says, and it's pretty frightening if you don't know all the details. Many agree that the study made some incorrect comparisons that make the results misleading and confusing for consumers to understand What is Arsenic? MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	Has Israel Become a Petrostate? Why does Israel so lag Arab neighbors like Morocco and Egypt in its renewable energy production? do not understand how the nation that invented  CSP solar thermal – the solar energy that now powers much of the worlds gigantic utility-scale solar plants – can be just now announcing some tiny 35 MW solar project as its “largest ever!” MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	From Salt Dump to Garden This is from some of the cool work that the Ecojaunt team are doing.Once a land used to store salt Mike and his students have turned this desolate spot into a garden of growth. You can find their latest projects over at Kickstarter MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	Hanging Balcony Gardens a Beautiful Solution for the Urban Farmer Urban gardens don’t have to be restricted to rooftops alone – they can flourish on balconies, where everyone can see them. There’s a bit of a paradox within the guidelines for environmentally friendly living.  And therein lies the grub: it’s tough to be close to your food sources when you live in a dense, urban environment. MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

  Fourth Legislative Attack on Grand Canyon Uranium Ban Fails The fourth legislative attempt to block the Obama administration’s ban on new uranium development across 1 million acres of public land surrounding Grand Canyon National Park died Tuesday night when the House rules committee ruled it out of order. The most recent amendment (#133), which would have modified the energy and infrastructure (H.R. MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	New Green Roofed School in Kuwait Will Promote Hands on Agricultural Learning Kuwait used to have a strong agricultural movement, which this new school will hopefully help to revive. While not entirely inaccurate, present day Kuwait belies a fertile past. To implement a more hands on approach, the designer created plenty of outdoor space at grade and even on the school’s roof. MORE >>

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• Free eBook Available for Download! WITHYWINDLE NATURE PROGRAMS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Malta to Get State-of-the-Art Floating Wind Farm from Hexicon GREEN PROPHET | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Jennifer Aniston’s Secret of Glowing Youthful Skin GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Yellow Bittern 10,000 BIRDS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Women In Trucking Association: It’s Time to Salute the Women Behind the Wheel GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Sea Shepherd Activist Vermeulen Finally Freed From Japanese Jail CELSIAS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Town vs. country GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

• Solar Textbooks Coming this Year CELSIAS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

February 17, 2012

• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Congrats to Marty! Subtly, in an email announcing the new MRE website (which we announced here a few days ago from a NAAFE list email), comes this news: MarineResourceEconomics.com. Incoming Editor (as of April 2012): Martin Smith, Professor, Department of Economics and Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University. Here is Marty's website at Duke: [link]. MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Egypt Is MENA’s Cleanest and Most Environmental Country Egypt topped the world Environmental Performance Index for the Middle East and North Africa region, followed closely by Israel. Every two years, Yale University in collaboration with Columbia University release the world Environmental Performance Index which ranks most countries environmental performance. Modest Performers List. Israel [54. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Jimmy Snooka Has Nothing on Northern Wheaters Because they are Superfly ! Hat-tip to Clare for the link (but not for the ’80s wrestling reference or the strange way my mind is working today). AsidesMORE >>

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• WEND MAGAZINE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  A Modern-Day Parable, Told by the Future Click here to view the embedded video. ‘ A Story for Tomorrow ‘ is a beautifully filmed and hypnotically narrated short film about a couple traveling through Chilean Patagonia. More than a travelogue, the short has the feel of a modern-day parable. Related Posts. What Does the Ultimate Utility Bike Look Like? MORE >>

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• CELSIAS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
  	Boxx Shaped Electric Bike - A whole new Sort of Scooter Simply dubbed the Boxx, this electric vehicle rethinks the traditional design of motorbikes with a minimalistic and stylish approach. The square bike is built using light-weight aluminum and is strong enough to support 300 pounds of weight. It can travel up to 35 miles per hour and can go 80 miles with a single charge. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  WATCH: Ellen Helps Woman in Need of Transplant Raise Awareness Helene Campbell only wants to raise awareness about organ donation so that she, as well as others, will have the opportunity to live and dance. Read More. Causes News People Top News Video ellen degeneresMORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  How Obama Can Slow the Rising of the Oceans with World Bank Appointee Secretary Clinton with Larry Summers - above her - are in the running to lead the world Bank. Over the next few weeks, President Obama has a fateful personnel decision to make, and one that will influence the world’s climate, in a way that he has been unable to do through the recalcitrant billionaire-funded opposition congress in the US. The Memo. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  PCRM Tells Heart Attack Grill ‘Shut It Down’ The recent news that a diner suffered a heart attack while eating the ‘Triple Bypass Burger’ has not been good press for the Heart Attack Grill to say the least. Read More. Eats Healthy Living Lifestyle News Top NewsMORE >>

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• GREEN LIVING TIPS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Single Battery, Multiple Tools Having multiple power tools with multiple charging and battery systems can be a real pain, both to the user and the environment. recently purchased a Ryobi One+ system, which offers dozens of tools that can be run off the same battery MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  WATCH: Miley Cyrus Sings Dylan Cover for Amnesty International Miley Cyrus flexed her vocal chords on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last night to debut her new cover of Bob Dylan song "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go.' Read More. Causes Music News People Top News Video miley cyrusMORE >>

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• Cheating on Your Spouse? Blame the Weather! 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• WATCH: Ed Begley Jr. Launches New Web Series ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Visions of the Arctic, an interview with Florian Schulz WEND MAGAZINE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• The Mottled Duck – A Birder’s Duck 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Fish and Game Commission President Shoots Mountain Lion ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• 15% off Future:Sta?ndard Merchandis?e for Eco-Fashio?nistas! MOMS GOING GREEN | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Review: Vega Sport System from a Female Perspective ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Santa Clara CA Purchases 50 MW Of New Projects Wind Energy GREEN BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• WATCH: The Cast of ‘The Lorax’ Teams Up for Literacy ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Last Chance to Take Advantage of Higher Feed-In Tariff GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• ‘Twilight’ Star Helps Launch New No-Kill Shelter ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Warick University Research into possible Woodchester wild cat finds no cat DNA on deer GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Partners with LivingHomes ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Sainsbury’s goes the egg-stra mile for happy hens GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Stars Tout Health Benefits of Green Smoothies and Juices ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• A quarter of children in British homes FORCED to share a bedroom GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• California’s Fish and Game Commission President Shoots Lion ECCORAZZI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Bonus Season – Late Winter 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• "New IDEAS layout roled out" ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• London-Based What a Load of Rubbish Solves Recycling and Garbage Woes ECO CHIC | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Curse you Perry the Platypus ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Between the Birds 10,000 BIRDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Five Steps to Finding the Right Air Purifier GREEN HOME BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

• Korean Beauty DAILY DANNY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

February 16, 2012

• 10,000 BIRDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  	Finding a Cackling Goose On Sunday, the same day that I enjoyed a bunch of winter birds in Sullivan County and Ulster County, I also had a chance encounter with a diminutive goose. It was on the side of the road in a field at Blue Chip Farm, a large horse farm near the town of Wallkill. No, finding a Cackling Goose takes a bit more work than that! What is a Cackling Goose MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

  If this were considered reading I think I would've 'read' more in high school* The Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, which hits newsstands today, is annually the most widely-read edition of the magazine. via www.dispatch.com. Yes, I know that's wrong, but I cracked myself up when I thought of it MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

  Duck to the Rescue! Please make sure that when you discard the plastic that binds six-packs of beverages together that you cut the loops open, otherwise you force ducks to rescue each other. And there are only so many hero ducks. Hat-tip to Mike McDowell. AsidesMORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  	President Obama visits Master Lock In-sourcing instead of outsourcing President Obama , on February, 15, 2012, visited Master Lock’s Milwaukee manufacturing plant, for a tour of the hi-tech manufacturing facilities and to praise the company on in-sourcing jobs back to the United States from China. Master Lock’s decision to bring jobs back to the U.S. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

  “A Little Bird Told Me” … Happy Birthday Charles Darwin If you know only a little bit about Charles Darwin, you know that he figured out Evolution via his study of the finches (and other birds) of the Galapagos. If you know more than that about Darwin, then you know that neither of these characterizations of the great man’s work is accurate. ground vs. in bushes, etc.) First, about the Galapagos. MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  	Swiss Scientist Films 3-Legged Turtle in Egypt While snorkeling in the Red Sea just before Valentine’s Day, a Swiss scientist came across a 3-legged turtle. Ivo Blöchliger was snorkeling in the increasingly vulnerable Red Sea just two days before Valentine’s Day when he came across a 3-legged turtle. The Do you think this turtle needs a new leg? MORE >>

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• ECO CHIC | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

  Lead-Free Lipstick: Why You Should Nix Maybelline and L’Oreal, Plus Healthy Alternatives Most of us pull a lipstick tube from our bag and freshen up several times a day, year round. Before we walk out the door in the morning, after lunch, before a meeting, or a hot date, even while driving, we seem to be forever applying. Here’s the conundrum: Your favorite lipstick could be poisoning you. MUD’s  Sheer Lipstick. MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  	Recycled Tea Strainer Lamp Creates Soothing Glow As an alternative light fixture, Israeli designer Marina Rudinsky lights up a string of loose tea strainers. Items found in the kitchen are often endowed with unusual shapes and holes, and many a designer have found ways to convert kitchen tools into light fixtures.  Marina Rudinsky. MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

  Architect Student Proposes Matrix for Chickens Architect student, Andre Ford, wants to change the way chickens are mass produced for food by implementing a Matrix-like system for lobotomized birds. Read More. Animals Causes News Top NewsMORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

  5 Things to Avoid to Keep Your Complexion Beautiful When professional photographer Alex Tricani sent this image, I couldn’t get past the giant red craters on my face. . I’ve always been incredibly lazy about beauty. Every so often I’ll spend money on a nice haircut , but most of the time I do as little as possible to retain my youthful looks. Don’t be like me. Of course not. MORE >>

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• China's Coal-Power May Make Electric Vehicles More Polluting CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Strawberries and Citrus – February Seasonal Produce GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Ian Somerhalder Rescues Cats, Receives Humane Award ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• 5 Natural Ways to Keep Your Skin Beautiful GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Suzanne Rae at NYFW: A Heightened Consciousness ECO CHIC | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Politics Makes Scrapping Fossil Fuel Subsidies in the Gulf Difficult GREEN PROPHET | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• $53M Discovery Channel Telescope Almost Ready ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Black Carbon Initiative Should Not Block Real Carbon Action-WWF CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Diner Suffers Heart Attack at Heart Attack Grill ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Tell Your Senators:Reject the Keystone Pipeline CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Katy Perry Donates Proceeds from New Song to Charity ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• The New Facts of Life THE GREEN CHANGEMAKERS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Warwick Davis Starts Organization to Help Little People ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• More than 793,000 People Call on Congress to Reject Killer Keystone CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Whitney Houston’s Family Asks for Donations to Her Former School ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Writing Educational Articles from the First Person Perspective WITHYWINDLE NATURE PROGRAMS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Disease Spreading Mosquito Found in UK after 60 Years CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• The National Trust boost for Box Hill wildlife also benefits Olympic spectators GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• What do John McEnroe, Ice-T, Kim Jong-Il and Sonny Bono have in common? ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• The London Bike Show Post Show summary GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• How about a "reasonable term limits board"? ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• New York Police: Don't walk away when warming up cars GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Internalizing negative externalities ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Canadian Car of the Year: Hyundai Elantra Wins at 2012 Toronto Auto Show ECO AUTO NINJA | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of February 2012? 10,000 BIRDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• Kate Middleton Spends Valentine’s Day Visiting Charities ECCORAZZI | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• 10 Ways to Dispose of Disposables GREEN HOME BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• The Nate Berkus Show DAILY DANNY | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

• The 2013 Energy Budget CELSIAS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

February 15, 2012

• GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  The World’s Most Beautiful Mosque in Malaysia is Vulnerable to Rising Seas The Malacca Straits Mosque in Malaysia is arguably the world’s most beautiful and it is vulnerable to rising seas. Malaysia is one of the few countries that share Dubai’s obsession with manmade islands and grandeur. Take a look at the beautiful Malacca Straits Mosque in Malaysia. Monitoring sea levels. The hubris of humanity. million. MORE >>

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• 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  The Green-winged Teal, North America’s Smallest Dabbling Duck The Green-winged Teal ( Anas crecca carolinensis ) is North America’s smallest dabbling duck and taken by hunters second only to the Mallard. Click on photos for full sized images. Luckily for them, even though they nest on the ground, they usually breed far from human habitation, under heavy vegetative cover. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOjD0AttGVg MORE >>

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• ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  Top 10 Eco Tips From Your Favorite Celebrities If you went up to your favorite eco-friendly celeb and asked them what you can do to live a more environmentally responsible life, what would they say? Read More. Causes Environment Featured News alicia silverstone daryl hannah emily deschanel jason mraz leonardo dicaprio Mayim Bialik nicole richie orlando bloom prince charles vincent kartheiserMORE >>

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• GREEN FURNITURE HOME DESIGN | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  Make Your Home VOC-Free You most likely have house guests that you’ve never even met face to face. They weren’t invited and, unless you take action, they won’t be leaving. The most common VOC is formaldehyde, which is harmful to both your health and the health of the environment. Get chemical-free bedding. Get synthetic-free carpets. MORE >>

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• GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
  	Long-Awaited Wildlife Corridor Becoming Reality In Turkey Majestic Mt. A?ri presides over Turkey’s Kars region, one of the world’s richest biodiversity areas and the entrance to a new protected area in eastern Anatolia. The large mammals of Turkey aren’t doing so well these days. For the past four years, Ça?an ?ekercio?lu ekercio?lu The final corridor will extend from Kars’s Sar?kam?? MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  Another tribute to Jim Kirkley From the inbox (1/9/12): Dear IIFET and NAAFE members, Below is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to our friend and colleague Jim Kirkley, who passed away last September. Many thanks to John Walden, Dale Squires, and Sean Pascoe who contributed to this memorial piece. Sincerely, Ann Shriver IIFET/NAAFE. Jim received his M.S. Army Corps of Engineers. MORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
  	Mangroves Reduce Tsunami Impacts by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Research at the Disaster Research Nexus (DRN) at Universiti Sains Malaysia suggests that mangroves have a protective role in disaster events such as earthquakes and tsunamis. They Do? Who would have thought? Really? When will we stop reinventing the wheel? The research paper is available for download here: Pertanika J. MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
  	Video — Regulating Monopolies « Knowledge Problem Lynne Kiesling : I am pleased to announce my first video in the Learn Liberty series — “ Regulating Monopolies: A History of Electricity Regulation “. hope you enjoy it, and share it with your friends! "Challenges for the 21st Century" includes air quality MORE >>

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• GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  Civil contingencies in light of Coryton There is a possibility that production may have to stop completely for a period. Coryton oil refinery supplies 10 per cent of the UK’s fuel and supplies over 20 per cent to London and the South East. There is the potential for considerable disruption. How resilient are the arrangements which are now in place? look forward to your response. MORE >>

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• ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

  Keystone Matt Kahn : An interesting debate is playing out between the NY Times Joe Nocera and Joe Romm and friends.  You can read the details here.   I would like to add one simple point.  When has a boycott succeeded?   If Canada doesn't sell us their fossil fuel, will it really sit in the ground and not be consumed? MORE >>

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• Woody Harrelson Asks Senator to Save Chimps ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Stand-up Economist: “S happens: the economics version” ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• World’s Tiniest Chameleon 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Nicks? as in Stevie? ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Siemens Sells First 100 MW of Turbines to Morocco GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Knife or banana? Part two ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Arab World’s Stars of Science Reality TV Show Lacks Green Vision GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• You Think Your Squirrels Are Greedy? 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• UK Policy and Business Leaders Discuss Low-Carbon Sector Collaboration with North America CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Gwyneth Paltrow Promotes Austrian Vegan Food Line ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Polar Explorer Tries Hand at Comedy with ‘Between Two Icebergs’ WEND MAGAZINE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Olivia Wilde Stays Fit with Vegetarian Diet ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Marrakech’s Organic Vegan/Vegetarian Earth Cafe a Delicious Alternative to Lamb Testicles GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Green Music Festival Bonnaroo Announces 2012 Lineup ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Boy Drowns In Sewage Water Basin in Gaza GREEN PROPHET | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• George Clooney Plans Darfur Return ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Homeopathic Gardening GREEN ME | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Jared Leto Wouldn’t Dream of Wearing Fur ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Cities and Flooding - A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century THE GREEN CHANGEMAKERS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• WATCH: Ricky Gervais Talks to John Stewart About Panda Sex ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Capturing Rainwater from Rooftops An Efficient Water Resource Management Strategy that Increases Supply and Reduces Pollution THE GREEN CHANGEMAKERS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Shakira Attacked by a Sea Lion, Saved by ‘Superhero’ Brother ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• New online Marine Resource Economics journal ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• The Decreasing Price of Solar in India CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• What is Wrong With PVC? GREEN HOME BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Church, charity and business leaders call for community energy revolution GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• New Active Selt Belt Buckles Being Developed by Mercedes-Benz ECO AUTO NINJA | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Welsh Environment Minister opens recycled wood shop GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Wipeout Wednesday: Big Wave Bails WEND MAGAZINE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Paul McCartney Plans on Rocking Into His Eighties ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Between Two Ice Bergs with Polar Explorer Eric Larsen WEND MAGAZINE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• A sad attempt to get you to read my paper ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Cairns Esplanade 10,000 BIRDS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Offshore Wind Projects Soon to Make an Appearance Along US East Coast CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Taylor Swift Learns Eco-Lessons from ‘The Lorax’ ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Canadian PM Looks to Asia to Export Dirty Tar Sands CELSIAS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Stephen Fry Tells Prime Minister to Name a Day for Children ECCORAZZI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

• Repotting DAILY DANNY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012