Month November 2008

Retreating glaciers mean less drinking water

Glacier in Peru. Photo from 1978 on left, 2004 on right. Glaciers are shrinking worldwide. This means less drinking water for billions. Celcias has an excellent overview, focusing on several countries. Key quote: “When the glaciers are gone, they are…

The elusive quest for democracy

About 3,200 years ago something extraordinary happened: a group of people formed a new society in a unique way.  Where they came from is open to debate.  Some say the indigenous people rose up and overthrew their oppressors.  Some say…

Biofuel from algae and seaweed

Solix uses waste co2 from power plants as a booster for algae growth and have announced they may be able to cut costs by 90%. Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation plans to harvest wild algae directly from open air environments. Montana State…

How to repair a butterfly wing

A couple in NY found a Monarch butterfly with a broken wing, fixed it, then found a trucker to take it to Florida. The Live Monarch Foundation has an instructional video showing how to repair Monarch wings. Right here.