Posted in Art, Environment on June 17, 2007 | 2 Comments »
One of the most important tools for insurers and governments are maps produced by the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program. These are officially accepted maps that insurance companies use to determine insurance rates for homes and businesses in case of flooding and to set zoning ordinances by governments. The maps are available, but [...]
Posted in Environment, vegan on June 15, 2007 | 1 Comment »
If you’re still looking for books to round out your summer reading list and you like reading about food, the New York Times has a condensed review of a bunch of food books (many focused on ethical eating choices and the carbon footprint of your dininer) - Eating the Environment: A Literary Kitchen Cornucopia. [...]
Posted in Art, Environment, Recycling on June 7, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Finally, some more trashy art! Via the NRDC magazine, OnEarth, I learned of StartMotions a studio that generates stop-motion animation films of animals made from trash!
The studio’s mission is:
We create fun and entertaining animations that inform and enthuse audiences around the world about animals, plants, and the environment. We explore current events and environmental [...]
Posted in Blogroll on June 6, 2007 | 4 Comments »
I’ve been tagged by Chile Chews for the “Seven Facts” meme. The rules come from The Bedroom Reader and are as follows: “Each person tagged gives seven random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write on their blog seven facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven [...]
Posted in Environment, The Stuff of Life on June 1, 2007 | 11 Comments »
There was an article in today’s New York Times about people who illegally re-pipe their houses to take advantage of graywater (any water that goes down the drain besides the toilet). Here is a link to the article and some excerpts:
The Dirty Water Underground
By GREGORY DICUM
Greywater Guerrillas, a team focused on promoting and [...]
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