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White Roofs Linked to Global Warming?
White roofs were getting a lot of press for their ability to help fight global warming. Heck, we wrote about the virtues of a white roof right here! Last summer, the U.S. Energy secretary had the Department of Energy install a white roof to lead by example. Now, new research is showing that white roofs may not be all they’re cracked up to be. In fact, they could be making things worse.
Grow Your Own…Bamboo Bicycle?
Alexander Vittouris created the Ajiro’s using bamboo, which he molded into shape. Bamboo is very strong, making this a durable bike as well as a beautiful one.
Understanding The Dangers Of Radiation Exposure (Infographic)
Recent fluctuating reports that dangerous levels of radiation have been detected in Japanese food and water have many people concerned. This graphic provides information about radiation risks and how to stay safe.
Urban Farming: Rice Paddy in a Tokyo Office Building
When office workers at a Tokyo outsourcing firm complete their computer work, they don gloves and boots and get to work in the building’s 1,000 square foot indoor rice paddy.
Artificial Leaf May Be Biomimicry At Its Finest
The most successful designs are those that mimic processes already taking place in nature.
