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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 ... keep reading
Written by David Gabel/ENN today, about Conservation, Design, Health
There’s no reason why facing up to the challenge of climate change should not result in wide benefits to human society, including economic benefits. That’s the argument of the multiple authors of Reframing the Problem of Climate Change: From Zero Sum Game to Win-Win Solutions. The book is ... keep reading
Written by Bryan Walker this week, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Forestry, Innovation, Renewals
Singapore has become a powerhouse in the past 30 years, and undergone a carefully planned transformation.It is often quoted as one of the most liveable of Asian cities. It has even extended the size of the island but now it faces a battle to protect its hard gained territory ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this month, about Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans, Sustainability (1 comment)
Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010 ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics
Last year we saw both people and dogs loaned out by libraries, but it would seem there’s still plenty that can still be done with books as well. Aiming to introduce more fun into library loaning, The National and University Library of Slovenia recently ran a program offering mystery ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Art & Culture, Children and Families, Design, Education, Innovation
Bob Corker, from the Koanga Institute will give a talk about Community Land Trusts in Lyttelton on Wednesday night , 1st February.Starts at 6pm and expecting to finish at 8pm- its at the Naval Point Club in Lyttelton Kotare Village is a developing Permaculture Village in Northern Hawkes Bay, currently ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, biological farming, Children and Families, Christchurch, Design, Lifestyle & Behavior, Sustainability
Startup Weekend is happening in Christchurch this year 24-26 February at the Westpac Business Hub What is it ? It's an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The ... keep reading
Written by celsias last month, about Design, Economics, Events, Industry & Business, Innovation, Intellectual Property
Sweden is planning to connect its cities Lund and Malmö by building a cyclist superhighway stretching over 12.5 miles. The four-lane highway will be designed to follow alongside railway tracks and have fences and bushes in place to offer cyclists wind protection. Lund and Malmö are both cities with ... keep reading
Written by Yi Chen/PSFK last month, about Children and Families, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Lifestyle & Behavior, Sustainability, Transport
LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, has closed its Series C round with new investment totaling US $55.8 million led by the Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund. New investors include PETRONAS Technology Ventures Sdn Bhd, the venture arm of PETRONAS, the national oil company ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Clean Tech, Design, Finance & Money, Fuel, Industry & Business, Innovation
Swap-o-Matic is a vending machine enabling users to donate and receive items without spending money. Over the years we’ve seen various initiatives enabling consumers to easily trade goods with each other for free. The latest twist on the exchange concept is Swap-o-Matic , a vending machine that allows users to ... keep reading
Written by Springwise last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Consumerism, Design, Industry & Business, Innovation, Recycling
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