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- The Left’s Climate Imperialism Mon, 6 Feb 23, 1:00amCurbing DRC’s oil and gas production would disrupt a legitimate path to safe and prosperous living, which every other developing country in the world is pursuing — that is, a transition from dirty charcoal to clean and...
- This charcoal company helps feed America and save cheetahs Thu, 15 Sep 22, 3:30amFriends and founders of The Good Charcoal Company, Ben and Rob, took advantage of the pandemic times in 2020 to launch a mission-driven business. The idea seemed basic -- make high-quality charcoal. But the result is literally...
- What to expect when switching to natural deodorant Thu, 3 Dec 20, 2:30amSwitching to a natural deodorant sounds easy enough, but with new products coming out every day and an uptick in posts related to “armpit detoxing” swarming social media in recent years, you may have a question or two...
- Deforestation could wipe out over 50 percent of species in Haiti Thu, 17 Jan 19, 4:30amAccording to new research from Temple University scientist Blair Hedges, the Caribbean island nation of Haiti is undergoing a mass extinction event, and the country is close to losing its rich biodiversity...
- A Geological Perspective of Wildfires Tue, 31 Jul 18, 11:57pmGuest essay by David Middleton Warning: This is a long post, >5,200 words. Introduction This post was inspired by Anthony Watts’ recent post about wildfires and their unwillingness to cooperate with the Gorebal...
- This artist turned salvaged aluminum scraps into elegant pieces for the home Thu, 10 Dec 15, 12:00am'All of the above' is made using discarded metal parts from a window-making company that turned its business into window installing business, after its main craftsman retired. The materials Dave found more appealing were...
- Hilla Shamia casts tree trunks in aluminium to create dramatic furniture Thu, 8 Jan 15, 1:30amShamia developed her technique while studying at the Department of Industrial Design at Holon Institute of Technology. High and low tables, square stools and long benches in the furniture range are built by splitting full-length...
- Coffee-Powered Vehicle Sets Guinness Land Speed Record for Caffeinated Combustion Wed, 20 Feb 13, 8:00amFor some of us, it takes a couple cups of coffee to wake up and hit the road. The Bean Machine, a coffee-powered pickup built by UK engineer and conservationist Martin Bacon, takes the notion of caffeine-based energy to a...
- ‘Memorabilia’ Showcases Unique Eco-Designs within a Gorgeous Medieval Monastery at Liege’s Reciprocity Biennale Fri, 19 Oct 12, 7:45amRead the rest of ‘Memorabilia’ Showcases Unique Eco-Designs within a Gorgeous Medieval Monastery at Liege’s Reciprocity Biennale Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture",...
- Formafantasma’s Stunning Glass Containers Use Charcoal to Purify Tap Water Fri, 24 Aug 12, 6:21amCharcoal has been widely used and misused since ancient times. It was first used as a water and air filter by the Egyptians, but in the 19th century it was banned for causing bast deforestation and CO2 emissions — a...
- Africa’s First Ethanol Cooking Fuel Plant Opens in Mozambique Sat, 19 May 12, 2:00amYesterday Africa’s first bio-ethanol cooking fuel plant opened in central Mozambique. The partnership between Novozymes and CleanStar Mozambique, NDZiLO, will provide cleaner, safer and cheaper cooking biofuel for families...
- Biochar Could Offset Up to 12% of Greenhouse Gases, Says Study Sat, 14 Aug 10, 4:15amWhen it comes to solving our climate-change pickle, it might be time for deus ex machina-type proposals to take a back seat to something a little more homegrown: biochar...
- Tech Talk: Charcoal, Oil Shale, and the Ecoshale Process in Utah Mon, 5 Apr 10, 12:59amIf you drive West from St Louis (as I did Thursday after my check-up*) you will occasionally hit a pocket of air that smells a little sweet, and a little burnt...