Turning Meat Factories into Vertical Farms
May 3rd, 2012 § Leave a Comment
As fruits and vegetables grow more popular, ever more creative ways are found to produce them. In this unique case a meat plant in Chicago’s old industrial center was converted into a vertical wind farm. It includes a brewery, food waste digestion facilities, outdoor growing spaces, and a renewable energy source.
Thoughts
May 2nd, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings – always darker, emptier and simpler.
Newly Rebuilt 1 World Trade Center is New York’s Tallest Building at 1776 Feet
May 1st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
The World Trade Center that was destroyed in 2001 has recently been rebuilt into New York’s tallest building at 1776 feet, the same year our Declaration of Independence was ratified.
The 1 World Trade Center Freedom Tower features 2.6 million square feet of office space, world class dining, observation decks, and broadcasting stations.
Scientists World Wide Count “Emperor” Penguins on Antartica Continent
April 14th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Scientists from multiple countries counted the number of “Emperor” Penguins on Antartica, finding over 600,000, using satellite mapping technology. It is believed their number could fall dramatically with increasing climate change in the years ahead.
Evil
April 5th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing
5th Annual Earth Hour Recognizes Our Environment: Pollution Prevention
March 31st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
March 31st marks the 5th annual EarthHour sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation. Earthhour was created to recognize the growing threat of world pollution and climate change. Between 8:30 to 9:30 (your local time), people everywhere will be ‘shutting off the lights’. As much as a 20% drop in electricity usage has been noted during Earthhour world wide.
Increasingly we are learningn that earth’s climate is controlled primarily by the Sun, rather than any earth based factor. However, chemical pollution and environmental destruction still pose significant risks to our planet, thus shutting our lights off during Earthhour still being highly symbolic of our commitment to the planet.
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Beautiful Scenes from Underwater
March 29th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Even with today’s technology, deep sea and underwater environments remain highly mysterious. Yet they are among the most beautiful on earth.
Below are photos of a variety of underwater creatures and scenes and several major underwater attractions.
Best Travel Blogs for News, Destinations, and Tips
March 21st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Traveling is perhaps more popular than any other major activity. People have more travel options in today’s advanced world than ever before and it is more enjoyable. It is a great way to enhance life: More experience, more friends, more happiness.
Travel is also easier and cheaper as airlines increase their competition internationally. New fares, programs, and schedules allow better customization to travelers’ needs.
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