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 →

Futurism: How 139 Countries Could Be Powered by 100 Percent Wind, Water, and Solar Energy by 2050 – AND create 52M jobs – AT NO COST!

Excellent uplifting article – read the full story (link at bottom). This map shows a path that creates twice as Continue reading →

Smithsonian: What Humpback Whales Can Teach Us About Compassion

Inspiring role models from mother nature! Are these orca-fighting, seal-saving good Samaritans really just in it for themselves? Humpback whales Continue reading →

Mashable: Google released an outstanding feature for Maps – Pedestrian routes which detail elevation changes.

What a terrific app! People who are reluctant to hike or take a long walk will be able to chart Continue reading →

EarthSky: More space views of the eclipse.

WOW! Our sun is a mesmerizing, golden, dancing orb with a divine halo… Hoping many young astronomers found their calling Continue reading →