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Memory Marathon is the Start of London Olympics 2012

March 12, 2010

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Images by B. Alter from the film Memory Marathon

For all of those suffering Olympic withdrawal (that means most Canadians) we bring you the Memory Marathon. It’s part of the cultural offerings of London’s upcoming summer Olympics in 2012. It is about the importance of personal memories, in this case those of past Olympics.

The artist Simon Pope walked a specially planned 26 mile marathon through the five London boroughs where the Olympics will take place. He s…Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Top Stories from Tonic: Green Power in Africa, Hydroponic Farming in Anguilla, Environmental Justice Competition, and More!

March 11, 2010

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Just in time for South Africa to host the World Cup, a group of Harvard students have created a way to provide energy from a soccer ball. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sOccket.

The Caribbean nation of Anguilla may be lush with tropical forests but it lacks the farms to eat fresh fruits and veggies. Enter hydroponic farming.

If you’re into equality and all things green, definitely have a look at this contest from <a href="…Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Join the Campaign to Get Facebook to Use 100% Renewable Energy

March 11, 2010

For the next week, your friends’ profile pictures might look a little different on Facebook.  A little greener.  Don’t worry, they’re not sick – they’re just concerned.  They’ve joined Greenpeace’s campaign to get Facebook to …

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