One day I think humans, if we live long enough, will be the masters of this planet. We'll control earthquakes and use them. We'll control all kinds of weather and use that. We'll be able to replace what's lost, rebuild what we've paved over and replenish what we use.
We'll have true dominion. I can see people with my mindset but with a lot more leadership capability than I think I can muster going to the fore and making sure this happens responsibly. I don't think I can trust more ambitious people to do it, because they will abuse it.
So I feel anyway.
Is it our right?
Showing posts with label going green. Show all posts
Showing posts with label going green. Show all posts
18 March 2010
26 February 2009
A Cellphone That Is Made With the Environment in Mind
NYTimes.com: "Hundreds of millions of cellphones containing toxic chemicals are discarded each year, and many end up in landfills. If you want your technology company to do its part for the environment, the new Motorola W233 Renew is one place to start."
Now, if they can make one that's technologically advanced and environmentally friendly, I'd be totally sold.
Now, if they can make one that's technologically advanced and environmentally friendly, I'd be totally sold.
Solar-Powered Watches by Tocs: Never Wind Again
TreeHugger: I never really thought about it before, but I want one.
16 December 2008
Product for Sustainable Living: The USB Cell
Scientific American Slideshow: This, I want. Chalk me up for four, please. Christmas gifting, anyone?
Historic EU Climate Deal Delivers Vital CCS Funding
UK in the USA Newsroom: "EU leaders today agreed measures to deliver a unilateral commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levelsEU leaders today agreed measures to deliver a unilateral commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels."
Go Europe!
Go Europe!
14 December 2008
26 November 2008
10 best ideas for greening your home that you've never heard of
DVICE: I agree with most of these, though the toilet set might be a little over-done. Conservation is part of the key, right?
16 November 2008
10 Ways to Green Your Home
LiveScience: I know most of you don't have official homes that you can modify yourselves because either you rent or live in residence halls, but for those of you who can, or are about to, just a fw things to consider, eh?
08 November 2008
7 Cheap and Easy Vegetarian Meals
TreeHugger: Probably the most practica TreeHugger post I'll ever blog.
25 October 2008
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint Just By Carrying Your Phone
TreeHugger: Any one Crackberried wants to test this for me?
New Macbook Pro: What's the Eco-Impact of Building a MacBook from a Single Piece of Aluminum?
TreeHugger: Yes, it's another "green" article, but I really like them... Seeing as how some of you are ogling and eyeing the new MacBook, might as well as give another spin on it, eh?
Five Outstanding Green Restaurants
TreeHugger: These are the leaders people should look towards. It just takes a little effort if one would give it a chance.
10 October 2008
Why I Love My Phone in 1500 Characters
I've submitted this to a "Your Story" column, just because I felt like this... Seriously, do you guys use your phone much? I want to hear from you! What do you do with your phone? Is it just something you talk on, or is it your all-in-all?
My phone has become almost irrefutably my life, partly because of the portability, usability and because of the myriad of applications I've used to expand the usability. I go on the Internet roughly 5-8 times a day exclusively on my phone, upload content all the time to my blogs, read my news from it, access all four of my e-mail accounts... Seriously, about 99% of my Twitter updates and responses alone come from my phone.
What I like most about my phone, though, is that it's helped me enormously with my quest to become ever greener by nearly eliminating my casual paper usage.I was going to an afternoon meeting with my boss, his assistant and the corporate auditor, and when everyone was bringing a pad and paper to take notes, here I was with Julianus (what I call my phone affectionately). While everyone was writing notes the "old-fashioned way," this self-proclaimed 21st Century boy was typing away, adding to a task I'd set up and making notes for later. It may take longer, but I've taken pride in the fact that I've decreased paper usage by one more person.
I was in another meeting that required a lot of reference material. While everyone else, it seems, was plodding away trying to find a specific text, I'd already scanned the texts to my Documents application earlier and had all the answers and references right there. I could answer questions a lot more efficiently than the others because the information was right there, and without all the weight!
I *love* my phone.
My phone has become almost irrefutably my life, partly because of the portability, usability and because of the myriad of applications I've used to expand the usability. I go on the Internet roughly 5-8 times a day exclusively on my phone, upload content all the time to my blogs, read my news from it, access all four of my e-mail accounts... Seriously, about 99% of my Twitter updates and responses alone come from my phone.
What I like most about my phone, though, is that it's helped me enormously with my quest to become ever greener by nearly eliminating my casual paper usage.I was going to an afternoon meeting with my boss, his assistant and the corporate auditor, and when everyone was bringing a pad and paper to take notes, here I was with Julianus (what I call my phone affectionately). While everyone was writing notes the "old-fashioned way," this self-proclaimed 21st Century boy was typing away, adding to a task I'd set up and making notes for later. It may take longer, but I've taken pride in the fact that I've decreased paper usage by one more person.
I was in another meeting that required a lot of reference material. While everyone else, it seems, was plodding away trying to find a specific text, I'd already scanned the texts to my Documents application earlier and had all the answers and references right there. I could answer questions a lot more efficiently than the others because the information was right there, and without all the weight!
I *love* my phone.
27 September 2008
Why Paper Recyclers Fear Inkjet Growth
TreeHugger: I'd never really thought about it like that before. It definitely merits more research. I myself have both a laser printer and a legacy inkjet printer that used to be my parents' when we were all in the house.
Once I've used up the supplies, there are some decisions to make.
Once I've used up the supplies, there are some decisions to make.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream With Breast Milk?
TreeHugger: Another angle on this human milk ice cream debate.
PETA to Ben and Jerry's: Breast Is Best!
The PETA Files: Okay, so... Yeah. I'd be willing to try it, but commercially and logistically, it's a very hard venture. I agree with a number of the commenters that, at least, make the current process for obtaining cow's milk more "humane," if what they say about forced pregnancy is true.
I'm a soy milk drinker myself, so I don't even have a stake in it, and I drink soy milk mostly because I think I've become very, very mildly lactose-intolerant (and the fact that soy milk in WholeFoods and Publix is less expensive than cow's milk).
To each, his own.
I'm a soy milk drinker myself, so I don't even have a stake in it, and I drink soy milk mostly because I think I've become very, very mildly lactose-intolerant (and the fact that soy milk in WholeFoods and Publix is less expensive than cow's milk).
To each, his own.
13 September 2008
Let's Make a Deal: Swapping Chocolate for a Bed
TreeHugger: The concept is interesting, but I wonder if she's ultimately suffering a loss. Materials, gasoline, time... Hmm.
10 August 2008
A Green PC That’s Easier on the Electric Bill. The Bamboo Case Is Optional. - NYTimes.com
NYTimes.com: A green PC. Now, for a green Mac, and then the world shall be more complete.
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