2009 Year of the Mannahatta Project

photo via WCS Most people when they think back on 2009 might not think of it as the quadricentennial of Henry Hudson’s famous voyage of 1609, but for fans of the Mannahatta Project, it has been a year to celebrate. Mannahatta, the book was a big hit, mentioned on many holiday-round up lists, including an Editor’s Choice from Barnes & Noble and Planetizen ’s list of best urban design books. There were also wonderful exhibitions at the Mus..

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2009 Year of the Mannahatta Project

Japanese Scientists Create See-Through Goldfish

Photos via AFP Japanese researchers have produced a new species of goldfish with see-through skin. You can see the fish’s beating heart, brain, and other internal organs, right through its invisible scales. And that’s precisely the point–the scientists created the fish to eliminate the need for dissections, which are getting ever more controversial..

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Japanese Scientists Create See-Through Goldfish

Three Major Powers to Stick to Copenhagen Goals Despite No Legally Binding Agreement

The UK will stick to its current target of cutting emissions by 34% from 1990 levels by 2020. to meet the targets of its 2008 Climate Change Act, as advised by The Committee on Climate Change

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Three Major Powers to Stick to Copenhagen Goals Despite No Legally Binding Agreement

Watch New Year’s Countdowns Around the World and Jump Start Your Green Resolutions

Are fireworks green ?

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Watch New Year’s Countdowns Around the World and Jump Start Your Green Resolutions

Antibiotic Resistant Genes Increasing in Soil Microbes

Chemical structure of the antibiotic tetracycline–one of the four classes of antibiotics that sampled soil microbes showed increased resistance to in the 2009 Study.

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Antibiotic Resistant Genes Increasing in Soil Microbes

The Case of San Francisco’s Disappearing Sea Lions

Photo via IndoSpectrum As early as last month, there were estimated to be at least 1500 sea lions off of San Francisco ’s famous Pier 39. Now, most appear to have all but vanished.

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The Green Goober

Looking for some last-minute Holiday gifts for some kids in our lives led us to The Green Goober, an eco-minded toy and gift boutique for children in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Owned and managed by the uber knowledgeable Amee Whittaker (a mother and former pre-school teacher), the Green Goober is a fantastic shop full of truly environmentally responsible wares for infants, toddlers, school-aged kids and children of all ages.

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The Green Goober

Activists to Spend New Year’s in Jail for Flying Anti-Coal Banner

Photo via Climate Ground Zero In what could turn out to be a violation of their constitutional rights, 4 climate activists were arrested and taken to jail last Tuesday for trespassing. Specifically, they were charged for hanging up a banner that read “Yes, Coal is Killing West Virginia’s Communities” during a peaceful demonstration on October 10th. But the activists have been held in jail for 2 days now on that charge–a charge that is typically handled by a summons by mail, and for which the maximum fine is a scant $100

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Ring In The New Year With Homemade Irish Cream (Recipe Included)

After the rocky economy and related bumps along the way in 2009, everyone is looking for a smoother New Year.  Indulge your guests this evening with a toast with Homemade Irish Cream, a creamy indulgence that makes any worries melt away.  At least, shall we say, for the moment. I confess, for a celebratory toast I’m always partial to something sweet.  But as I started reading labels of my favorite commercial liquors I realized how much of that sweetness came from high fructose corn syrup and other additives.  With that motivation, I started experimenting with various homespun versions on our B&B guests at Inn Serendipity (didn’t need to twist any arms there), and this Irish Cream (kind of like a Baileys) quickly became the house favorite. By controlling the ingredients that go in the drink, you can opt for better quality items like organic cream (I use Organic Valley ), fair trade cocoa (our B&B orders cocoa from Equal Exchange by the case), and sugar (we buy bulk from Wholesome Sweeteners ).  Skimp a little on the whiskey if you need to.  A cheap variety would work just as well as it will be masked by the other flavors.

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The Green Drinks Tokyo Holiday Dispatch

Revelers rejoice at the greenz.jp Christmas party in Tokyo. It’s time when everybody thinks how they can spend a fun, entertaining and warm time with friends and families. But it’s also a time to re-think how fortunate we are to be able to celebrate this happiness

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The Green Drinks Tokyo Holiday Dispatch

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