• It wasn’t just a big mackeral…Fisherman Hooks Live Missile – aol news
• Has Dick Cheney endorsed legalizing the Mary Jane yet?  High Times Mag – Puff, Puff, Pass to Megan Fox – tmz
• That dirty little four letter word – coal…Benjamin Glasser on Making Liquid Fuel From Coal – earthsky
• Hummingbirds ‘Faster Than Jets’ – bbc
• My oil industry lobbyist tells me we should…Delay New Biofuels Rule One Year: U.S. Oil Industry – reuters
• At least it wasn’t in West Virginia…173 Bear Paws Found Inside Van – msnbc

You can run, but you can’t hide from the fact that those midsoles on your running shoes will last up to 1,000—1,000!—years in a landfill.

Thankfully, performance running company Brooks debuted the world’s first biodegradable midsole, dubbed the BioMoGo, in 2008.  The BioMoGo midsole is now used in six different types of Brooks running shoes, and the company says that all of its performance running shoes will be made with the BioMoGo by the end of this year.

It’s actually pretty fascinating how the BioMoGo works.  The soles include a non-toxic, natural additive that increases (more…)

Plug-in power is gaining traction on roads across the globe, but have you ever seen a hybrid that rolls on three wheels?

This sleek PTV (personal transit vehicle) has been sold online for the past year as a DIY kit car, but is headed for the streets, according to AutoblogGreen, who recently spoke with Robert Q. Riley, creator of the XR3. A prototype is headed to Michigan, says Riley, where it will undergo testing for production.

The 125-mpg plug-in XR3 is driven by the fact that in urban driving settings, nearly 80 percent of a vehicle’s energy is related to mass. So, the XR3 offers less mass—mated with a 23-horsepower diesel engine and Lithium Ion battery pack. When the two systems (more…)

Eco jewelry designer, Carolyn Rafaelian’s Alex and Ani website kicks off today.

You can now shop for Alex and Ani’s rings, bracelets, bangles and accessories made from earth-friendly and recycled materials – created right here in the USA.  Many of the line’s pieces feature an innovative and patented technology that replaces traditional clasps with a sliding mechanism, making each piece adjustable, allowing everyone to have a piece of jewelry with a custom, perfect fit.

The Isle Expandable Wire Bangle (above, L) is adjustable to any arm size via A&A’s patented design.  The set of 12 Expandable Wire Bangles (above, R) features 12 unique textures and finishes.

Burt’s Bees, a huge player in the natural personal products arena, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by giving away 25,000 free beeswax lip balms in 25 days. The giveaway already started but you still have until June 20th to try and snag one for yourself.

This is how it works: The giveaway will start anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. EDT, but no one knows exactly what time. It could be 9:56; it could be 11:57! You have to keep checking Burt’s Bees website each morning, because the balms go quickly once the giveaway begins. Good luck.  catch the buzz @ burtsbees.com

• Climate Bill Would Help Poor Pay for Energy – msnbc
• Don’t drop that ball Fluffy…Dog Plays Fetch With Live Grenade in Germany – myway
• Good luck. U.S. Seeks Tougher Climate Steps From China – reuters
• Long arms come in handy…Chinese Basketball Player Saves Dolphin – ananova
• Travel related infrastructure needs analysis…Fuel Emissions Focus “Too Narrow” – bbc
• Apple Gets Faster and Cheaper – Will Consumers Bite? – cs monitor

I remember when the meat packing district meant real meat on a real hook, cobblestone streets that you could break an axle on and clubs where you could either shake your tushy or get it properly spanked. Well, times have changed.  Tomorrow marks the official opening of the first section of the elevated High Line Park – high atop a retooled West Side railroad trestle that hasn’t seen a train since 1980. At thirty feet high, the NYC Parks Department intends to allow (more…)

Wiseguy designers Bert van der Grift and Dennis van der Burch create a lot of interesting furniture and stuff at their bERT & dENNIS design studio.  Does being propagated in the Netherlands enhance one’s creativity?

pictured above – adorn your outfit wherever you desire with the “button watch”

pictured below – rope-up that reading material with “rope books”

Jaya Loves Tekeko, founded by a brother-and-sister duo, obviously knows a thing or two about cute—and about being gentle on the environment.

The Miami-based company’s collection of blankets, onesies, and pillows are big on personality but light on footprint. Printed on certified organic cotton and bamboo using water-based inks, the handcrafted clothing and accessories feature wide-eyed pandas, meditating Buddhas, and quirky, fairytale-esque characters like Professor Acorn, Leafgirl, and Eggboy.

Bonus: A portion of the profits goes to plantingpeace.org, a Florida-based nonprofit that works for the betterment of the planet and the people on it.

via babygadget.net