Typhoon Melor threatens Philippines as authorities evacuate 750,000 residents

As a typhoon with 95mph winds makes landfall in the Philippines, some 750,000 people have been evacuated from the storm’s path. Typhoon Melor, known locally as Nona, is expected to bring heavy rain that could lead to floods, landslides, and storm surges, according to authorities. The storm made landfall early on Monday, hitting a small island village, and the typhoon’s trajectory will see it passing over several other islands before reaching the mainland later in the day. Read the rest of Typhoon Melor threatens Philippines as authorities evacuate 750,000 residents

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DIY gift: make adorable felt drink “koozies” for all your friends

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An Island in the Canaries is About to Become Entirely Energy Independent

There is a small island of just 10,000 people that is about to do something amazing – the entire island is cutting itself completely off of the traditional power grid and moving entirely to renewable energy. El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, plans to become completely self sufficient next month when its 11.5 megawatt wind farm kicks into gear. The island already has a water turbine which generates electricity for the island and by adding wind power, El Hierro will be able to go totally off-grid. Read the rest of An Island in the Canaries is About to Become Entirely Energy Independent Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Canary Islands , Canary Islands energy independent , Canary Islands green energy , Canary islands renewable energy , el hierro , El Hierro energy independent , El Hierro green energy , El Hierro renewable energy , El Hierro water reservoirs , El Hierro water turbine energy , El Hierro wind energy , energy independence , green energy , island water turbine energy , island wind energy , renewable energy , water turbine energy , wind energy

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Milson Island Sports Stadium brings visitors close to nature

Shoib: Milson Island Sports Stadium Designed by Allen Jack + Cottier Architects You have seen several sports stadiums made up of steel and concrete but the Milson Island Sports Stadium proposal is one of a kind as it designed to offer people a more natural environment. Designed by Allen Jack and Cottier Architects , the stadium is located be located on a small island on Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, Australia. An eco-friendly and oval-shaped stadium, which is made up of 30 percent plywood, is used for sports activities and performances. Since the stadium is located on an island, it is accessible only by boat. Picture Gallery Milson Island Sports Stadium Milson Island Sports Stadium by Allen Jack + Cottier Architects In order to allow sportspersons and performers to have a feel of natural environment, the designers have glazed the bottom four feet of the stadium using vision glass. The stadium gets good natural light which comes inside through several skylights fixed above grills in the roof. The circular roof of the stadium is sloping, which takes the rainwater directly into basins but reject debris. Designers have used computer simulations to design the roof. Vent grills are present throughout the floor perimeter to allow the entry of air inside the stadium. The roof has 12 turbine vents to release the air. The unique design of the stadium will definitely attract children and it will allow them to remain connected with the nature while playing or performing at the stadium. Via: Evolo

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Ocean Film Fest 2010: Whale Sharks By The Hundreds at Isla Holbox

Photo via San Francisco Ocean Film Festival Isla Holbox is a small island off the coast of Mexico that boasts an unusually large whale shark population. The nutrient-rich waters are a perfect feeding ground for the largest fish in the ocean

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Ocean Film Fest 2010: Scientists Unravel The Mystery and Plight Of Seahorses (Video)

Image via KQED Seahorses are some of the most beloved of the tropical fish. But, they’re also very popular in traditional Chinese medicine, used for for male virility, and as souvenirs. The Monterey Bay Aquarium describes the fragility of seahorse populations: “Seahorses and the places they live face a range of threats in the wild, including destruction of the coral reefs and sea grass beds where seahorses live, fishing techniques which mistakenly catch seahorses, and collection of seahor…

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