Incredibly Detailed 121...

A Russian satellite has taken some spectacularly amazing images of our planet. Check out the video. Read the rest here:  Incredibly Detailed 121MP Photos of Earth With Colors Like You’ve Never...

If You Put All Earth...

How much water is on the planet? it’s a whole lot less than you think. See more here:  If You Put All Earth’s Water In One Place, It’d Look Like...

Russian satellite takes...

We have been used to see NASA's 64-megapixel "Blue Marble" photos of the Earth. But now a Russian weather satellite has taken a 121-megapixel image of our fragile Earth, making it the most detailed photo yet. The satellite is stationed on a fixed located over 35000 kilometers above the Indian Ocean and takes a full image of Earth every 30 minutes. The resolution is one kilometer per pixel. The photo (as seen below) portrays our Earth a bit differently from what we are...

Weekday Vegetarian: Fid...

This salad has a nice, earthy flavour combination. Go here to see the original:  Weekday Vegetarian: Fiddlehead Salad with Sesame...

Your Commute Could Be M...

There have been a litany of studies which indicate that a long, stressful commute can be bad for your health–including a new one, released this month in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine,  which notes that adults with longer commutes tend to weight more , have higher blood pressure , and have more dangerous belly fat. Good thing May is Bike Month , and this Thursday is Bike to Work Day , eh? According to the study, which looked at 4,200 commuters in two different...

Species and Habitats Be...

Google Earth has been used to discover and protect a range of species and habitats, proving that this technology isn’t just pretty pictures, but a real tool for conservation. View original post here:  Species and Habitats Being Saved by Google...

Antarctic Octopus Genes...

If the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed, it could raise seas by 16 feet (5 meters), which would be disastrous. Thankfully, we’re not at that point yet, but if the Earth’s climate keeps warming, we could eventually get there. Read the original here:  Antarctic Octopus Genes Contain Clues About Ancient Catastrophic Ice Sheet...

Screw Lemon—Let’s C...

I was reading an article on ‘ eco-friendly laundry tips’ this morning (yep) when I came across this gem: To quickly freshen clothes in between washings, spray them with a 50/50 mixture of water and vodka. Vodka?  I’ve heard of a lot of green-cleaning alternatives in my time, but vodka is a new one. Which got me wondering … what other types of household chores could use a little Popoff or Absolut? Turns out, quite a few. A quick search for “cleaning with...

Seventies Back-to-the-L...

A former shelter editor for the Whole Earth Catalog discusses the new wave of the tiny house movement. Go here to read the rest: Seventies Back-to-the-Land Pioneer Explores the Tiny House...

Green Gift Guide For Mo...

Mama earth and your mama have a lot of common: They give give give and don’t expect much in return. Turn that trend around with these thoughtful green gifts. View original post here:  Green Gift Guide For Mother’s...