One of the key things that attracted me to the field of biomimicry was that it showed in very clear terms the value of protecting biodiversity. I just heard the authors of “Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity” interviewed on PRI’s Living on Earth and thought it well worth sharing: Variety isn’t just […]
Author Archives: David Fox
Re-thinking Animal Intelligence
Fascinating program this morning from one of my favorite radio shows/podcasts: In Baltimore, Maryland, there’s an octopus that likes to play with toys. In Vienna, Austria, there’s a border collie with a vocabulary of 340 words – more than many toddlers. Southeast Asia is home to dozens of elephants who like to paint. In this […]
Getting a Grip
I’m feeling inspired after catching an interview on KPFA (starts at 96:25) with author and long-time activist Frances Moore Lappé. I recommend taking a look at her latest book “Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity, and Courage in a World Gone Mad” “My book’s intent is to enable us to see what is happening all around […]
Smart Sprinkler Systems
Here’s another ‘smart’ product company: VentureBeat reports that Cyber-Rain, maker of wireless sprinkler control systems, an has raised $1.5 million in first round funding. Cyber-Rain claims its technology can save customers 30 to 70 percent on their watering bills. While smart networks are nothing new in the utility sector, Cyber-Rain is one of the few […]
Whales, Dolphins and Wind Turbine Design
Reminder of Why We’re Doing This Work
My friend Mark Feenstra copied me this video last week. With all the daily distractions I find it useful to see reminders like this… Severn Cullis-Suzuki is the daughter of David Suzuki (who isn’t so well known in the US but I recall him making an impression when I heard his message during his visits […]
RockPort Capital Closes $450 Million Clean-Tech Fund
Life in 2020
Green Homes Concierge
Great idea if done right: For GBP 199, Green Homes Concierge inspectors will come to a customer’s home, toting heat-detecting cameras and other devices to help them evaluate its leaks, wall insulation and appliances. Afterwards, the inspectors will recommend ways the home’s owner can reduce CO2 emissions, and hopefully save some money in the process. […]
Post #100
And now for something different: to celebrate reaching 100 posts over these past few months I’ll share the following letter from a friend downunder… Hello David in the USA Thankyou for your congratulations. Eighty years old – bypass surgery twelve years ago and exercises at the Synergy gymnasium. that’s my answer to ageing and I […]