Green Chemistry Class at Rio+20 2012 June 20 By Bicky Corman On Saturday, June 16, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel on Green Chemistry hosted by the United National Global Compact (UNGC) and United National Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In his introduction, UNIDO’s Heinz Luenenberger warned us …
9 ways companies can start to repay their natural debt
9 ways companies can start to repay their natural debt By Heather Clancy Created 2012-06-19 10:07 If you think the global debt crisis is sobering, what would happen if businesses were asked to pay for the estimated $72 trillion in natural resources that the United Nations figures they use for …
Schooling fish: Wild zebrafish assess risk through social learning
ScienceDaily: Top Environment News ——————————————————————————– Schooling fish: Wild zebrafish assess risk through social learning Oxygen ‘sensor’ may shut down DNA transcription Schooling fish: Wild zebrafish assess risk through social learning Posted: 19 Jun 2012 07:38 AM PDT Scientists have investigated whether zebrafish use social learning to assess risk. They found …
Backyard Biomimicry Workshop
presented by Ethical Markets Media For more on partners and sponsors: AskNature.org The Jacoby Group Janine Benyus on Biomimicry Ripple Effect Ecotours I regret that, due to low registration, we will not be having the St. Augustine Biomimicry workshop this year. My appreciation to all of you who …
The Next War Could Be Fought with Fireflies
Ethical Markets Media will be monitoring these military uses of biomimicry, Hazel Henderson, Editor The Department of Defense is a major funder behind a new biomimicry-based approach to lighting which harnesses the power of fireflies to create an energy efficient glow. How important could bug-powered light become? Well, as one …
Uranium-series dating reveals Iberian paintings are Europe’s oldest cave art
Uranium-series dating reveals Iberian paintings are Europe’s oldest cave art Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:28 AM PDT Paleolithic paintings in El Castillo cave in Northern Spain date back at least 40,800 years — making them Europe’s oldest known cave art, according to new research. Scientists found that the practice of …
Coke, Ford join forces to juice supply of plant-based plastic
In the News Coke, Ford join forces to juice supply of plant-based plastic By Amy Westervelt Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and several other Fortune 500 companies are working to address the supply shortages that have stymied the goal of make the 100-percent plant-based plastic bottle ubiquitous….Read More Why are institutional investors ignoring …
Janine Benyus Wins Design Mind Award
Biomimicry 3.8 Institute Newsletter – June 2012 Janine Benyus Wins Design Mind Award We have a lot to celebrate in this issue, and foremost is that our co-founder Janine Benyus has won the Design Mind category of the 13th Annual National Design Awards program sponsored by Smithsonian?s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design …
Investing For Local Resilience
INVESTING FOR LOCAL RESILIENCE Craft3 aims to build regional resilience in the Pacific Northwest by focusing investments in rural and urban centers, and in Indian country By Ellie Winninghoff How does a $245,000 loan to restore 65 acres of pastureland to its original salt marsh condition help build a regional …
Pres Calls For Extension Of Wind Incentives
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Things-To-Think-About Friday, May 11: * Pres Calls For Extension Of Wind Incentives * The Artificial Leaf Detailed * What Consumers Don’t Know Could Slow Smart Grid Yesterday * The Study: Where To Get Money For Home Energy Efficiency * Quick News, …