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The Land of Cuckoo Clocks & Environmental Beauty
Although often associated with banks, cuckoo clocks, chocolate and cheese, it's less commonly known that Switzerland is also one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world. Travelling there offers fresh alpine air and spectacular mountainous scenery, but behind the scenes, less appreciable things are going on to keep it that way. Discover why Switzerland is keeping it green and what you could savour by taking an eco-friendly trip there.
Continue reading...Green Notes at Montreal International Jazz Festival
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Montreal International Jazz Festival – the largest of its kind in the world – has just pulled the curtain down on its annual mix of music and visitors from all over the globe. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, this year there was something extra-special about the Jazz Fest. Not only were the jazz notes as blue as the deep sea, but the festival adopted a green ethos that matched the lushness of many of the city’s spaces.
Continue reading...What Became of the Glowing Green Bunny?
Friday, July 10, 2009
What do you get if you cross a bunny rabbit, some jellyfish genes and a madcap Brazilian bio-artist? Alba, the glowing green rabbit. Yes, we know, it's an oldie, but it's a goodie too, and one that's worth retelling, if only to see what became of the bunny. In 2000, artist Eduardo Kac commissioned a French genetics lab to make his genetically modified creation by implanting the albino rabbit with Green Fluorescent Protein from a type of jellyfish.
Continue reading...15 Phenomenal Images of the Aurora Australis
Thursday, April 23, 2009
With today’s super telescopes, we are better placed than ever to witness the astonishing celestial beauty of stars, nebulae and quasars. But while telescopes are invaluable to our understanding of the distant Universe, there are luminous cosmic energies at play closer to home that can be seen clearly with the naked eye. Most people have heard tale of the legendary Northern Lights, but their southern cousins, Aurora Australis, make no less magical a spectacle.
Continue reading...Zero to 1,050 MPH in 40 Seconds
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Andy Green, an RAF wing commander, broke the sound barrier in a jet car called ThrustSSC in 1997. Now, a new car capable of breaking the sound barrier is in the making with a lofty goal of 1,000 miles per hour for its top speed. Entitled Bloodhound Project, the invention is being spearheaded by the original car's developer, Richard Noble.
Continue reading...WebUrbanist Launch New Green Website, WebEcoist
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
WebUrbanist, a great site dedicated to architecture, design, travel and culture, has just announced the launch of their sister site, WebEcoist. Based on the premise that the natural environment is not only fundamentally important in practical terms but also amazingly intriguing in ways many rarely consider.
Continue reading...Recycled Hubcap Creatures: From Scary Dragons to Beautiful Fish
Friday, May 16, 2008
For most of us, hubcaps exist only as parts of our cars, but for some, they form the creative basis of art. Ptolemy Elrington is one of those people. We met him last weekend at London Aware 08 and we were fascinated by his incredible sculptures. He [...]
Continue reading...Five Fun Things to Do For Earth Day
Monday, April 21, 2008
Obviously, with Earth Day coming, there’s more than enough guidance out there on what you can do to help save the planet or better still, what not to do. Image from kaheart1 At Environmental Graffiti we advocate action of course, but have our own sense of humor about it–we’re [...]
Continue reading...Five Secrets to Live To 100
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Dan Buettner must be very used to being called “young man” by now– despite being nearly 50 years old and quite well-accomplished, he’s been researching the communities with the oldest citizens in the world, and has begun to unlock the secrets to a long and full life. Image [...]
Continue reading...Madagascar to Protect 2,300 Unique Species
Friday, April 11, 2008
Madagascar, an island nation roughly the size of France but home to a full two percent of the world’s biodiversity, has unveiled a conservation policy roadmap to protect the over 2,300 unique species living there. Image from litutuc on Flickr In addition to being the only place in the [...]
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Monday, August 17, 2009
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