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Oil Spills Find Their Way into Children's Books

Set on the Gulf coast right after the devastating oil spill, A Shrimp called Pee Wee , by Janis Pacileo, tells the tale of what can happen when disaster strikes. The Story of Pee Wee shows how life in the sea was affected by the oil spill in the Gulf, and ... keep reading

Written by Celsias today, about Children and Families, Coal & Oil, Environmental Disasters, Pollution

Just How Green is Google?

 Google may have a bad track record on privacy practices, but when it comes to green, the internet giant is clean, racking up over $850 million in investments to develop and deploy clean energy and earning the top spot on Greenpeace's list of IT giants who are using and ... keep reading

Written by Jen Alic/ Oilprice.com yesterday, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Economics, Emissions, Finance & Money, Green energy, Industry & Business

Honda's Personal Mobility Device- That You Steer With Your Butt

Honda hasn't said yet if this will become available to the public . They've said they will begin demonstrating it in Japan this June. The device has a max speed of 3.7 miles per hour, and is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. keep reading

Written by Celsias yesterday, about Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Transport

Recycled Rubber for the Local Playground

Eco-Friendly Mulch Chips Make Playgrounds Safer Synthetic materials are now being used widely as protective surfaces. The rubber mulch for playground use comes from recycled tires, is very affordable, and is available in a number of attractive colors. This material is long-lasting, does not color fade over time, and is ... keep reading

Written by Ethan Guber yesterday, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Recycling

Nature's Toolbox; Biodiversity, Art and Invention at Chicago's Field Museum Now

“Nature’s Toolbox: Biodiversity, Art, and Invention,” a new traveling contemporary art exhibition, opens at Chicago’s Field Museum May 22 and runs all the way through til December 2nd.  Harnessing technology and inspired by nature’s amazing design concepts, the show’s innovative, eye-capturing art helps visitors understand and ... keep reading

Written by Celsias yesterday, about Art & Culture, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Lifestyle & Behavior

Chicago Joins Urgent Call for Climate Change Action

Chicago has joined more than 20 other U.S. cities in supporting the use of the Clean Air Act to protect air quality and reduce greenhouse gas pollution to head off catastrophic climate change. Through a May 9 resolution, Chicago is the 25th city to join the Center for Biological ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Air Quality, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living

Navy Recruits Players for Online Wargame to Tackle Energy Challenges

The Navy’s Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (OPNAV N45), together with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) invites civic and military collaboration in energy MMOWGLI (Massive Multiplayer Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet).  The game will build on efforts to improve the U.S. Navy’s combat capability and energy ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week, about Climate Change, Education, Energy Saving, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, War

Lawsuit Filed to Protect Endangered Beluga Whales from Alaska Oil and Gas Drilling

 Endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales are threatened by oil drilling and exploration, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Native Village of Chickaloon, Center for Water Advocacy and Center for Biological Diversity. The suit challenges a permit issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service to ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Coal & Oil, Industry & Business

Companies Miss Opportunities to See Green With Sustainability Efforts

   There’s a lot of talk about the other green of sustainability – financial savings. However, a recent survey from Ernst & Young LLP found that many companies might be missing opportunities, as tax departments and sustainability programs lack integration. Only 16% of companies that either have or are developing an environmental ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week

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