Now here’s a good use of solar technology. A 30 watt halogen, motion sensor light for those walkways, driveways and unlit locations without power.

DIY installation and no electricity bill. The motion sensor covers 180 degrees and up to 35 feet.

on sale now for $105.95 @ earthtechproducts.com

All it took was just one look. These shoes are beguiling. A week or so ago, it was Natalie’s Tre Casan. Today, it’s Gina Ferraraccio’s vegan line of utterly captivating very sexy artifacts for the feet that have my head in a spin. How do I love thee, let me count the shoes — 6 glorious pairs of utter indulgence that won’t break the bank. ooolala. Put some spring in your eco step. jump to more photos (more…)

You don’t have to be an over-muscled carnivore like myself to appreciate the role a top of the foodchain predator like the gray wolf plays in any ecosystem. The vision-challenged Bushies are taking aim at my macho brethren by removing them from the endangered species list.

Support canus lupus by contacting Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne, (that’s his real name) and giving him an earful.

And you can tell your own Representative to oppose the administration’s wolf-killing plans, here as well: nrdconline.org

• After listening to Barack and Hillary debate it appears we do have an abundant supply of hot air. 106mpg Air Car Comes to U.S. by 2010 – cnet
• One bad mortgage leads to… Global Clean Tech Investment Growth Seen Slipping – reuters
• We need more wolves, not less. Grey Wolf ‘No Longer Endangered’ – bbc
• Look for basketball sized space rocks in your pool. Giant Meteor Fireball Explodes Over Northwestern U.S. – natgeo
• Solar Power to Rule in 20 Years: Kurzwell – livescience
• 1,400 insects are eaten worldwide. (video) Insect Eating Promoted – natgeo
• Now we’re talking! 70,000 homes is a big number. APS Announces Program for Solar Power Facility – east valley tribune
• Check out today’s live webcast coverage of Acciona’s Nevada Solar One “historic” event, hosted by Ed Begley @ http://www.AccionaLive.com/

When you’re green at heart, you make everyday observations from an energy-conservation standpoint. And something that has always boggled my mind is the amount of human energy expended in a crowded gym. Take 24 Hour Fitness for example; it’s packed with hundreds of gym-goers looking to release that extra calorie-laden energy from last night’s burrito or whatever the case may be. Why not direct that energy towards something useful, like powering the gym itself?

While efforts are still in developmental stages, Total Body Turnaround, a micro-gym in Seattle, is a step in the right direction. Creator, Adam Boesel is striving to, “(lay) the groundwork to build a gym that exclusively powered by a combination of solar and pedal electricity while being just as comfortable and effective as any other gym.” Boesel’s creation was originally inspired by Hong Kong’s California Fitness, which produces enough energy to power 3, 27-inch TV sets, or around 300 Watts, according to The Wall Street Journal.

via: inhabitat

Mr. Baylis’ eco gadget is bursting with versatility. This wind-up MP3 player features video playback, photo viewing, an FM radio, voice record capabilities, a line input recorder, ebook reader, expandable memory, and a flashlight, just about everything you could want in a porto-gadget.

You can even transfer your vinyl records to it or use it to charge your cellphone. Winding for a minute gives you 40 minutes of playing time. It can also be charged via your USB port.

The downside is that it’s kind of bulky, a little pricey, ($250 to $300), and has only 2GB of memory.

For gadget freaks, camping fanatics, shopaholics and media thirsty climbers of Mount Kilimanjaro.

buy it in the U.K. for £129.95 @ ethicalsuperstore.com
(via: edge102.com)

Who knew we could glean such power from natural, rolling stones? Gemstones and crystals can provide much-needed harmony, balance, clarity…all through light and energy. Hmmm, a part of the skeptic in me asks — truth or myth? I suppose as long as you are not causing harm to anyone, why not give it a try, and enjoy one of earth’s little treasures? Of course, there’s a bit of a celeb following for energy muse bling — Usher, Heidi, Seal, Adrian Brody, Jeremy Piven… check out the polished gems after the jump. (more…)

Here’s a tee shirt company that speaks to us. Founded by a London-based dynamic duo, Eko Noiz tees are truly green, inside and out.

You can buy a tee in your choice of eco friendly fibers — bamboo, hemp, organic cotton or recycled plastic bottles. And take your pick of hand-printed artwork (created with water soluble ink), to spread the eco vibe wherever you go.

Make a positive impact with Grow Your Own and I (heart) Slow Food. lots more buzz-worthy designs @ ekonoiz.com

• These guys have never been wrong before…right? Satellite Debris Deemed Unhazardous – yahoo! news
• Is this what it comes down to? In Calif. It’s Solar Panels vs. Trees – msnbc
• Who’s up for some Journey? Do Our Stereotypes About Music Fans Match Their Actual Preferences – cognitivedaily
• A key component is urine…Self-healing Rubber Bounces Back – bbc
• Plastic Containers Leach a Potentially Harmful Chemical – scientific american
• They are getting better. LED Bulbs: Efficient Lighting is Here to Stay – enn
• Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. Naked Cowboy Wrangles an M&M in Times Square – washingtonpost
• 15 Most Bizarre Animal Mating Rituals – cracked.com