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10 more infographics...

submitted by robertkamper on thu, 2009-09-10 22:21.

Here's a cool set of infographics illustrating various aspects of energy and resource use and waste, including water, oil, electricity, CO2, poo and more:

i got tired just watching this one

submitted by robertkamper on mon, 2009-04-13 21:56.

A video with an "green" theme and a ritalin-ready hostess:

closing the health gap

submitted by robertkamper on sun, 2008-11-09 00:44.
closing the health gap
closing the health gap

Scottish scientists report the health benefits of parks and green space narrow the gap between rich and poor

how to make a solar hot water heater from recycled parts

submitted by robertkamper on mon, 2006-06-26 19:09.

I found this interesting little project while browsing the MAKE:Blog site today. If I were a teenager or younger even, I would probably try to make this right away. On the other hand, it could come in handy if a hurricane or other weather event cuts off the utilities. Here it is: green energy solar hot water heater

scything for energy conservation and pleasure

submitted by davidp on sun, 2006-06-04 08:55. terms: green energy

My friends Peter and Fay Vido gave me a scythe and some guidance in using it late last fall and I had been itching to get it out this spring. So when my neighbor had an overgrown lawn, I offered to mow it with the scythe. What a pleasure, and no noise or fumes. I did another overgrown yard and now I am looking for neglected verges, country trails etc. to hone my skills (and do something useful), and expect it will even replace my reel mower, once I get better at it.