World Emissions Flow Chart
From the World Resources Institute, the World GHG Emissions Flow Chart needs a new name, but shows the composition of GHG (Green House Gasses) emissions and where they come from. Sources & Notes:…
Sitting on a living thing
Since one has now reached a phase in the planet’s existence where, for the first time she relies on us and not us on her, perhaps it is time to promote things like…
Positive Planet: Friends of the Earth
An animation showing all of the positive things that people do to help preserve the planet for tomorrow. Video Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91pMNtldio
Making light of it
Light pollution and energy bills are buzz words that can darken the brightest incandescent desires. However, a look at the newest lighting solutions may just brighten up your day, and night. Our house…
Fiorenzo Omenetto: Silk, the ancient material of the future
Fiorenzo Omenetto shares 20+ astonishing new uses for silk, one of nature’s most elegant materials — in transmitting light, improving sustainability, adding strength and making medical leaps and bounds. On stage, he shows…
Suzanne Lee: Grow your own clothes
Designer Suzanne Lee shares her experiments in growing a kombucha-based material that can be used like fabric or vegetable leather to make clothing. The process is fascinating, the results are beautiful…
Electric Vehicles
Robert Anderson of Scotland was the first person to build a crude electric carriage in the 19th century, but not much progress was made till the last few decades. The impact of fossil…
Solar Rickshaws
Solar-powered rickshaws to make the Pink City’s tourism go green While Jaipur may be the City of Pink, the solar rickshaw project is looking to help turn the city’s tourism green. Solarick Tourism…
Angela Belcher: Using nature to grow batteries
Inspired by an abalone shell, Angela Belcher programs viruses to make elegant nanoscale structures that humans can use. Selecting for high-performing genes through directed evolution, she’s produced viruses that can construct powerful new…
Green Gizmos
Greenophilia is a disease we’d like all gizmo geeks to catch. So, here’s our list of the top green gadgets for a greener Earth! Power Up If you’re a bigger gadget aficionado…




