Tag Archive | "green"
Zero to 1,050 MPH in 40 Seconds
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 [...]
Continue reading...5 Tips For A Green Vacation
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Ah, Summer is almost upon us, and that means most American families are plotting madly to get out of town for a week. Image from Kaydee did on Flickr Never mind that the economy is in the tank, or that you’ll use just under half of your vacation days [...]
Continue reading...Rent-A-Hybrid. Will It Work?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
As gas prices in the U.S. continue to spiral up towards 4 dollars per gallon, and consumers become more and more environmentally conscious, at least one car rental agency is preparing to take advantage during the summer travel season. Image from bookykicka on Flickr
Continue reading...The Five Most Bike-Friendly US Cities
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
After spotting this article on Treehugger today, and almost getting run over several times in the last year, I began to wonder: where in the U.S. are the best places for a two-wheeled commute? Image from Guillermo D on Flickr
Continue reading...Eco-Friendly Killing Machines: 3 Ways The Army is Going Green
Sunday, April 6, 2008
In keeping with the rather violent themes of the week, I thought that today, I’d explore the ways in which our respective governments are attempting to kill people in an eco-friendly manner: Image from dunechaser on Flickr
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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