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Insects Drinking From Raindrops

moishecallow — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:08:44 +0000

Here are some incredible images of insects drinking from beads of water collected on plant stems and flowers. read more This is just a brief summary, please visit Environmental Graffiti to see the full, formatted version of the article

If Climate Change Was a Dog (cartoon)

JoeMohr — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:13:37 +0000

We did know about climate change back in the 50’s, as evidenced by this Frank Capra Video on Global Warming. But even though it was a monster of a dog back then, it was still just a harmless little puppy. Today, well, it’s different. And I don’t know how much I trust the little man controlling [...] Related posts:

Saving the Philippine Rainforests of Mt. Apo

avidfinalcut8 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:50:18 +0000

A barren wasteland in the Southern Philippines has been turned into a pine-covered forest - providing hope for the restoration of the natural balance. read more This is just a brief summary, please visit Environmental Graffiti to see the full, forma...

Data Can Make Us Greener

Jeff Cain — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:19:06 +0000

At the recent Cleantech Open conference, a theme that emerged was the potential for distributed data to help us all be greener. By having relevant data pushed to us on our smartphones or other mobile gadgets, we might make better choices. And, of course, companies providing that data might make some money.

The first area where this theme appeared was in a discussion of transportation. In some cities, public transit systems have put GPS devices on buses and are pushing location information and arrival times out to websites and portable apps. This enables people to leave their home or office at the perfect time

The Surreal Beauty of Namibia’s Remote Landscapes

Reginafug — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:26:14 +0000

A place where wildlife has endless space to roam, where a visitor can take to the road and not see another driver for hours. Your spirit will soar in Namibia! read more This is just a brief summary, please visit Environmental Graffiti to see the full...

Sideways Trees!

moishecallow — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:46:02 +0000

Whether it be due to wind, erosion or gravity, trees have the tendency to grow in some unusual directions! read more

5 Most Scenic Roads in America

ifaynshteyn — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:10:28 +0000

The best drives in America read more This is just a brief summary, please visit Environmental Graffiti to see the full, formatted version of the article

Why the Beauty Industry Needs a Makeover: WATCH The Story of Cosmetics

Healthy Child Healthy World — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:31:16 +0000

True or False: The government prohibits dangerous chemicals in personal care products, and the beauty industry wouldn’t risk using them. FALSE. The Story of Cosmetics, storyofcosmetics.org, reveals the truth by examining the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced by Free Range [...]

Why the Beauty Industry Needs a Makeover: WATCH The Story of Cosmetics is a post from: Eco Child's Play

Hail And Hailstones: A Cold Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall

Steve — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:00:57 +0000

Bob Dylan wasn't referencing hail when he wrote "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" back in '62 but as innumerable dimpled cars, flattened fields and fractured skulls can attest, hail is as hard as rain can get.

Fragile Day Song by Wilderland Benefits Gulf BP Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts

Adam Shake — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:33:16 +0000

The Song Fragile Day by Wilderland is going to benefit the Gulf BP oil spill cleanup efforts. Related posts: