threedaymonk + environment 29
Ixnay on the iPod: In Praise of Crap Technology
november 2011 by threedaymonk
‘I’ve stepped off the escalators of feature creep and planned obsolescence, and all the expense and toxic e-waste that come with them. Crap technology, it turns out, is green technology.’
environment
technology
waste
november 2011 by threedaymonk
I, Global Warming Skeptic
june 2011 by threedaymonk
‘So, yes, I am now persuaded that anthropogenic global warming is real. That’s because I’m a skeptic.’ A coherent case for decoupling AGW from politics and environmentalism in general.
climate
agw
environment
politics
june 2011 by threedaymonk
Green Oil Chain Lube and Bicycle Maintenance
january 2011 by threedaymonk
Environment-friendly, biodegradable, non-petrochemical bicycle lubricants from Kent.
cycling
environment
january 2011 by threedaymonk
Was Genghis Khan history's greenest conqueror?
january 2011 by threedaymonk
Summary: massive depopulation led to reforestation. Killing people is good for the environment!
environment
history
january 2011 by threedaymonk
In Arabian Desert, a Sustainable City Rises
october 2010 by threedaymonk
Uses the sun and wind to create a livable, walkable city in the desert.
architecture
abudhabi
environment
october 2010 by threedaymonk
Aleutia
june 2010 by threedaymonk
Low power, low cost computers that come with Ubuntu installed.
computer
linux
ubuntu
environment
june 2010 by threedaymonk
New delivery auction websites save money and CO2
february 2010 by threedaymonk
Courier things cheaply across the country by using space in empty vans on return journeys.
transport
environment
courier
february 2010 by threedaymonk
The Climate Killers
february 2010 by threedaymonk
‘Meet the 17 polluters and deniers who are derailing efforts to curb global warming’
environment
climate
february 2010 by threedaymonk
James Hansen's Storms of My Grandchildren
january 2010 by threedaymonk
‘He says the citizenry have to rise up, and if necessary, break the law. He has started to study the writings of Gandhi and reckons if any situation justifies civil disobedience, it's this one, this time.’
environment
climate
january 2010 by threedaymonk
copenhagen wheel project
january 2010 by threedaymonk
Retrofit electric bicycle wheel with environment sensors, gears and regenerative braking. Sounds nice in theory.
cycling
environment
january 2010 by threedaymonk
50 reasons why global warming isn’t natural
december 2009 by threedaymonk
New Scientist refutes the Daily Express.
science
climate
environment
december 2009 by threedaymonk
Is Yemen Chewing Itself to Death?
august 2009 by threedaymonk
90% of men use khat and most of the arable land in Yemen is devoted to growing it, using 30% of available water.
drugs
environment
water
yemen
august 2009 by threedaymonk
Current fun
july 2008 by threedaymonk
Where to buy the adapter cable for the Current Cost meter.
environment
ecology
electricity
currentcost
interface
cable
energy
july 2008 by threedaymonk
Interfacing the CurrentCost meter to your PC
july 2008 by threedaymonk
Schematic for a TTL-RS232 adapter.
environment
ecology
electricity
currentcost
interface
cable
july 2008 by threedaymonk
Current Cost Device
july 2008 by threedaymonk
Cheap electricity usage meter with a serial connection for data logging.
opentech2008
ecology
electricity
home
environment
july 2008 by threedaymonk
Efergy Wireless Energy Saving Monitor
june 2008 by threedaymonk
Much cheaper alternative to the (admittedly beautiful and cool) Wattson.
environment
electricity
home
june 2008 by threedaymonk
Plants, for Your Health
may 2008 by threedaymonk
It’s good to know that my flat’s protected against trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. Still need something for the benzene, though.
environment
health
home
plants
may 2008 by threedaymonk
Inconvenient Truths: Get Ready to Rethink What It Means to Be Green
may 2008 by threedaymonk
Interesting points, like the fact that a used car is less harmful overall than a brand-new hybrid.
environment
may 2008 by threedaymonk
Shutdown Day
april 2008 by threedaymonk
'Can you survive for 24 hours without your computer?' A good idea.
computing
ecology
environment
society
technology
april 2008 by threedaymonk
geeKyoto2008 - 17 May 2008
april 2008 by threedaymonk
Looks interesting.
environment
politics
technology
science
conference
london
uk
april 2008 by threedaymonk
PARK(ing)
december 2005 by threedaymonk
Car parks as parks for people. How subversive!
architecture
environment
weird
art
december 2005 by threedaymonk
Skyscraper that may cause earthquakes
december 2005 by threedaymonk
Taipei 101 ‘may have reopened an ancient earthquake fault.’
earthquakes
architecture
environment
december 2005 by threedaymonk
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