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Ants may teach us how to drive better

By Peg Fong Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:10am PST for ecogeek 2 Comments

Researchers in Germany are studying how humans can apply ant-think to clear up clogged roads and make traffic flow faster, thus reducing idling times where no one is going anywhere. Read full post »
Related topics: Animals, Nature, Cars
Is there enough lithium for all those electric cars?

By Yoni Levinson Posted Tue Nov 4, 2008 9:48am PST for ecogeek 3 Comments

Lithium provides the light, powerful boost that will be needed to run the plug in cars of tomorrow. It's also a finite natural resource, not unlike oil. Read full post »
Related topics: Electric Cars
Another nail in the climate denial coffin

By James Hrynyshyn, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:00pm PDT for forecastearth 4 Comments

Some critics say there's a lack of evidence that Antarctica is experiencing any changes that can be attributed to human-caused, or anthropogenic, factors. Now that argument will be harder to make. Read full post »
The future of winter fun

By Pam Steffey, Forecast Earth Posted Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:43pm PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

The Berkshires are a case study in what happens to ski towns when winter isn't what it used to be. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Biking, Economics
A notable victory

By Jay Weinstein, Forecast Earth Food Correspondent Posted Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:30pm PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

A compact, signed into law by President Bush on October 3, states that the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces bordering the Great Lakes must approve any diversion of water. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Water
South Pacific island evacuating due to global warming

By Sheryl Canter Posted Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:01pm PDT for climate411 0 Comments

The leader of Kiribati is directing his people to scatter as rising sea levels submerge the South Pacific island nation they have called home for centuries. Read full post »
Related topics: Government
Justin Timberlake's golf course: birdie or bogey?

By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:53am PDT for forecastearth 2 Comments

Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly golf course? Pop star Justin Timberlake appears determined to find out. Read full post »
Related topics: Celebrities, News
Using Eel Cells to Create Electricity

By Peg Fong Posted Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:50am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Knowing that some of the best ideas come from nature, researchers are applying what eels do naturally -- generate electricity -- for use powering medical implants. Read full post »
Related topics: Animals, Nature, Electricity
No can do: On aerosols

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:34pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Spray cans no longer contain chlorofluorocarbons, but does that mean they're a-okay? Read full post »
Related topics: Science, Beauty, Cleaning
Treehugging: What you can do about deforestation

By Jenn Savedge , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:52am PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

Plant them, spare them, and other ideas for preserving a vital (and beautiful) resource: trees. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Nature