Just found out about a site called Walk Score today. It uses Google Maps data to calculate a walkability score for any address based on how close it is to services like grocery stores, restaurants, schools, etc. For instance, my house got a “walker’s paradise” 91 (out of 100), while my work got only a [...]
Posted by Chris in Environment, Technology on August 2nd, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Steve Jobs released a statement today (A Greener Apple) that thoughtfully and simply summarizes progress Apple has made in improving the environmental footprint of its products. The letter covers everything from plans to phase out toxic chemicals to electronic waste recycling, and each step sounds more reasonable than the last. I would post excerpts here, [...]
Posted by Chris in Environment, Macintosh, Technology on May 2nd, 2007 | Comments Off
I read news from a bunch of different sources each day, including Google News, Reddit, and a whole host of blog feeds. Some items are worth commenting on here, but often I just want to say “hey, read this one” instead of finding something specific to comment on. So, I’m going to try a new [...]
Posted by Chris in Environment, Medicine, News, News Roundup on April 26th, 2007 | Comments Off
Oh, can we please order about a dozen of these? A French high-speed train, with a souped-up engine and wheels, breaks the world speed record near Grigny, eastern France, Tuesday, April 3, 2007, reaching 574.8 kph (357.2 mph). The black and chrome train with three double-decker cars, named the V150, bettered the previous record of [...]
Posted by Chris in Environment, News, Technology, World on April 3rd, 2007 | 1 Comment »
image and story courtesy Springwise SilverJet recently announced they have crossed from the dark side into the neutral side… CO2 neutral, that is. And being the first airline to do so gets the official wooden nickel from me. I never thought the airline industry would come close to getting CO2 neutral. Heck, if they can [...]
Posted by Nate in Environment, Travel on February 7th, 2007 | Comments Off
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