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Gulf Oil Plumes More Toxic to Microorganisms Than Thought

photo: Wikipedia Preliminary results from experiments done by University of South Florida scientists on the toxicity of microscopic drops of oil in the undersea plumes from the BP spill show that they may be more toxic than previously believed. The researchers say the dispersed oil appears to be having a toxic effect on bacteria and phytoplankton. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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IKEA Kitchen Of The Future Looks Pretty Much Like The Present

They just don’t do kitchens of the future like they used to. IKEA in the UK commissioned a study by The Future Laboratory, who claim “is recognised internationally for its innovative approach to trend forecasting, consumer insight and brand strategy.” They came up with three visions of the kitchen in 2040, that really don’t look all that innovative. This is, I believe, the INTUITIV. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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IKEA Kitchen Of The Future Looks Pretty Much Like The Present

Could Going Green Mean Trashing Our Landscape?

Image credit: Centre for Alternative Technology Environmentalists may spend a lot of time battling against the fossil fuel lobby , but the awkward truth is that there is plenty of fighting between “green” groups too—perhaps most notably when it comes to what constitutes ‘sustainability’, and how do we manage the sometimes competing demands of clean energy and conservation. From

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Could Going Green Mean Trashing Our Landscape?