Are we any closer to saving planet earth, despite increasing environmental awareness? It didn’t seem way on June 5th, when World Environment Day (WED) 2009 was commemorated to promote more environmental awareness. The economic doldrums that the entire world is still experienced seems to have taken center stage, although a number of activities took place [...]
Brazilian naval personnel were astonished to initially discover that what they thought to be remains of the missing Air France flight 447 in the Atlantic Ocean turned out to be nothing more than garbage and other debris located at or near the surface of water. Even the supposed oil slick that they thought came from [...]
You have to hand it to those UAE Gulf states. Their futuristic projects are simply something out of a popular science fiction novel; and 25 years or so ago, they definitely would have been. Environmental projects including specially designed buildings, business parks and residential centers are years ahead of other countries. And now, a project [...]
Walmart, America’s largest discount retailer, and Microsoft Corporation, plan to integrate clean tech technologies into their operations to cut down on pollution and wastes, as well as conserve energy. At a recent meeting investors, government officials and various executives both companies outlined plans they have cut down on the use of paper and plastic products, [...]
This is a “what if” type of idea but something that hopefully is not that far off in the future. The idea is to have each label include the carbon footprint information available for all to see. Knowing what the “environmental cost” of the food or product you are about to consume is every bit [...]
April 13, 2009 – 12:16 pm
Ever since the book Lost Horizon by James Hilton was published in 1933, and the subsequent film which came out in 1937, people have been searching for a peaceful, utopian place on our beleaguered planet where people live to very ripe old age in perfect health, peace, and harmony. You may not have search for [...]
March 23, 2009 – 10:49 am
April’s just around the corner. So before you prep up your April’s Fools prank, take some time off to enjoy the last days of winter. It’ll soon be gone for many months.
Two asteroids flew by Earth this past month, a rare statistical coincidence, as far as we know. What’s worse than the dangerous statistics is the fact that these space monsters weren’t detected much in advance, leaving humanity unable to defend itself had these massive rocks been heading our way.
March 16, 2009 – 12:32 pm
On an island in the sun, we’ll be playing, having fun. It’s time to prep up your spring vacation. Where are you going this year? I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions.
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