WWF Criticizes Collapse of Forest Protection Talks in Doha Doha, Qatar – Negotiations over protecting the world’s forests fell apart at the United Nations climate talks in Doha, sparking strong criticism from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The breakdown undermines global efforts to fight deforestation and combat climate change. Missed Opportunity for Action WWF says... Continue Reading →
Saving Rhinos: Ethical Alternative to Rhino Horn Introduced by Rhinoceros Horn LLC On Wildlife Conservation Day, Portland-based Rhinoceros Horn LLC launched an IndieGoGo campaign to promote a sustainable and cruelty-free substitute for rhino horn. Their goal: raise $300,000 to produce and distribute a keratin powder made from Replicine™ Functional Keratin®—a biologically identical protein to that... Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 28, 2012 –The American Wind Energy Association joined forces with Operation Free at a bipartisan, bicameral press conference with Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.), and veterans from around the country to call on Congress to extend the renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC). Thousands of veterans from across the country have signed a petition to Congress urging an immediate extension of the PTC. Over 400 of the veteran signatories are currently employed in the U.S. wind industry.
This summer a company by the name of Sunflair contacted me about their solar oven. I’m always game to test a product and with this summer in NY. Sure. I tested their sunflair oven, grill and pots / pans to boot. Surprisingly it works folks. Not as quick as a conventional oven but it works. Think in hours not minutes and you’ll be fine. Just plop in front of sun after zipping up the BPA free plastic helping to close in the heat.
