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This looks really bad.

Figure out your water footprint one product at a time.

Regardless of which candidate you support, it's interesting to see he's basing his support on the fear of climate change and its impact on NYC, citing Obama as better for the environment.

Until recently, the East African country was better known for its long civil war, and had few energy resources compared with regional heavy-hitters like Nigeria and Angola. But in the last 10 years, companies like Exxon Mobil, the BG Group of Britain and Eni of Italy have used the latest technologies, including advances in deep-sea drilling, to find new natural gas resources that are turning Mozambique into the center of an energy boom.

When culture and the environment interact - "This one's going to Prescott, Ariz.," Ms. Atencio said, nodding toward one bird tightly parceled in plastic. "That one's going to Pendleton, Ore." Despite appearances, this was not some surreptitious animal-smuggling ring. It was a typical Wednesday at the National Eagle Repository, the only place where American Indians can legally obtain bald and golden eagles from the federal government for traditional ceremonies.

Good progress on climate.

This is a fascinating article and one that put into perspective the state of climate change policy in the U.S.

National Geographic provides free maps, photos, videos and daily news stories, as well as articles and features about animals, the environment, cultures, history, world music, and travel.

This story doesn't mention how much is spent subsidizing fossil fuels, but it is still interesting.

http://priceofoil.org/fossil-fuel-subsidies/ Or: "In 2011, developing and industrialized countries spent $1.9 trillion to subsidize fossil fuels, according to the International Monetary Fund, with the US spending $502 billion. The IMF has called on leaders to cut back on the subsidies, saying they benefit primarily the wealthy, who spend the most on energy." http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2013/1101/How-much-of-your-tax-money-goes-to-oil-and-gas

Good article on how change is happening around the world which saves money and the environment.

This article describes the less thought of notion that cars have their own carbon foot print that should be considered when purchasing a new car.- thanks Tucker

Check out the video too.

This cell phone only needs heat to charge, so it is chargeable in your pocket! No need for plug-in.

Reminds me of an app you can download that tricks users into thinking that leaving their phone in the sun will charge it. Nice to see there is actually a phone now that charges using heat.

Very cool! That's a perfect solution for areas with spotty/no electricity (assuming there IS some sort of signal there).

Hooray for Australia!

Chen Yuqian, a 60-year-old resident of Pailian village in Zhejiang province, was one of at least three concerned citizens who last week called on Chinese environmental officials to brave the rivers they were supposed to be keeping clean.