Category Archives: Ecology

Earth Science, Energy Saving/Efficiency, tree-hugging stuff the GOP denies.

Fred Thompson needs a new issue

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Steve

A new study states how the Sun has little to nothing to do with Global Warming. I read way back on Bad Astronomy how the B-list actor was claiming the Sun was cause because the polar caps of Mars are disappearing, … Continue reading →

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The new MacBook 15″ gets an Eco-Friendly modification

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Steve

The new MacBook Pros were announced and although I’m biased toward the MacBooks (cost, size: fits in my backpack; and color), I was excited over the new 15″ models. These are the first from Apple to use an LED-based backlight … Continue reading →

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Norweigan Seed Vault breaks ground in March

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Steve

It does sound like the plot point of a Seventies post-apocalyptic film starring Yul Brynner or George Peppard. I’m glad the Norwegians are running it because I don’t trust ADM or BASF to secure the world’s food supply, they’re more likely to be … Continue reading →

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The Road to Carbon Neutrality

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Steve

Ta dah! That picture of a new ceiling fan in my living room serves multiple purposes for the site. First, it’s a demonstration of Somara’s skill with tools, electrical equipment and reading the manual. I could’ve done it but it … Continue reading →

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Rita affects Austin before landfall

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Steve

Pictures and comments courtesy of Somara. snarkychef.blogspot.com Hint, it’s not the wind and rain, but the idiocy that affected Houstonites the other day.

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Rita was nowhere close

Posted on September 22, 2005 by Steve

Even though its path has changed significantly and the Feds have overcompensated on this one (got to get Spurious George’s poll numbers back into the low 40s), Austin was never in any danger. We’re pretty far from the coast, at … Continue reading →

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