EarthSky: STUNNING Grand Canyon cloud time lapse

One of the most beautiful nature films I’ve ever seen A full cloud inversion followed by a snowstorm over Grand Continue reading →

Inhabitat: China unveils train that travels on ‘virtual tracks’

This could transform public transport – ESPECIALLY IN L.A…. by Lacy Cooke VIEW SLIDESHOW City public transportation systems typically rely on a mix Continue reading →

TheConversation.com: African elephants’ amazing sense of smell could save lives.

Isn’t it wonderful! More and more reasons to collaborate with the animal kingdom! Genetic aspect African elephants have more than Continue reading →

BBC: Elon Musk says he can rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid with solar.

If only we could clone Musk and Branson… Their innovative leadership improves lives, helps our planet AND propels space exploration… Continue reading →

Reuters: Quiet energy revolution underway in Japan as dozens of towns go off the grid

If Japan can do it, so can California and Santa Barbara! Aaron Sheldrick, Osamu Tsukimori 5 MIN READ Higashi-Matsushima city Continue reading →

Scientific American: The New Economy of Excrement.

At last!  Turning a problem into an opportunity! “Entrepreneurs are finding profits turning human waste into fertilizer, fuel and even Continue reading →

Nat. Geo: This Tiny Country Feeds the World – the Netherlands, an ag giant, shows us the future of farming

Real innovation – minimal water, pesticides and antibiotics – and double the output! The great indoors provides optimal growing conditions Continue reading →

Ecofacts: modern societies

Another great post, V.12 n.35, from Barbara Hirsch, our favorite eco-nut: Fresh back from my travels, and to my sweet home Continue reading →