power lines
power lines
Cache Valley at sunset
this is a great idea. simple, aesthetically pleasing and green!
1ℓimit faucet looks more like an elegant test tube inverted on top of a tap. The glass tube holds exactly one liter of water, sufficient for a quick handwash. The theory being that we waste almost six liters of water and use only one, while washing hands. Once the stored one-liter is used up, you have to turn-off the tap till the next one liter fills up the tube. A cumbersome rationing process that will hopefully drive home the point of conservation!
so cool.
What a brilliant idea. While driving through Germany on the Autobahn, we passed through one of these. The German Federal Forest Administration creates and maintains these wildlife corridors or ‘green’ bridges’. Currently, thirty-two of these exist in Germany. Many other countries in Europe have built these as well through many high volume highways that run through the Alps.
Animals now have better access to vital areas of their habitat without having the risk of crossing the no-speed-limit highway. They are also working on building these corridors to connect all of Germany’s major national parks.
I’m so in love with this.
Wangari Maathai Kenyan environmental and political activist
Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women’s rights. In 2004 she received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Maathai stood up courageously against the former oppressive regime in Kenya. Her unique forms of action have contributed to drawing attention to political oppression—nationally and internationally. She has served as inspiration for many in the fight for democratic rights and has especially encouraged women to better their situation. ”
—The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in a statement announcing her as the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner
