Tag Archives: Premise

March 19, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Adoption and risk management in fish: how cichlids prevent their young from being eaten

For a variety of reasons, many humans choose to adopt children.  More surprisingly, adoption is fairly widespread in the animal kingdom, even though it would seem to counteract the basic premise of Darwin’s theory of evolution, which suggests that animals should raise as many of their own offspring as possible.  Understanding the rationale for adoption has challenged theorists for generations. Scientists now describe a new approach to the problem. Continue reading →

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March 12, 2013
by Max Baumhefner
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Wall Street Journal Op-Ed Needs a Better Accountant

Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
A Wall Street Journal Op-Ed by Bjorn Lomborg, “Green Cars Have a Dirty Little Secret,” argues that even though driving on electricity emits half as much pollution as d… Continue reading →

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February 22, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Influenza study: Meet virus’ new enemy

Virologists have discovered a new class of molecular compounds capable of killing the influenza virus. Working on the premise that too much of a good thing can be a killer, the scientists have advanced previous researchers’ methods of manipulating an e… Continue reading →

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January 14, 2013
by Reduce
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A Decade of Sharing: The Freecycle Network Turns 10

At some point, most of us have probably given away things we didn’t need to friends or family members. But what should you do when you don’t know anyone who wants the leftover dirt from your gardening project or your old lawnmower? One solution is to check out The Freecycle Network, an organization that has been encouraging people to participate in a culture of giving since 2003. Continue reading →

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December 5, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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HUD builds impressive record of support for smarter community planning

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
I have been majorly impressed by the community-building work of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development since its Office of Sustainable Housing and… Continue reading →

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June 22, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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5 provocative ways to think about cities & neighborhoods

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC   
One of the tenets of Buddhism is mindfulness:  being fully present and aware.  Although I am far from a religious person, I get that, at least in the… Continue reading →

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August 7, 2010
by Sustainability
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Book Review: Biodiversity for Low and Zero Carbon Buildings: A Technical Guide for New Build

Though it may seem like a no-brainer to some, incorporating and encouraging biodiversity-friendliness in newer sustainable buildings is a must. With major declines observed in bee, bat, bird and other critical species, it makes sense that newer built e… Continue reading →

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