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Man Kills 200,000 Ants To Make Artistic Statement

Photo via Snap While it doesn’t rank on par with killing an endangered animal like a tiger or bluefin tuna in the name of art, killing 200,000 ants to create a piece of art is still falls on the odd, and cruel side. Chris Trueman from California bought batches of ants at a cost of $500 per 40,000. After killing them with cotton balls soaked in nail polish remover, he used them to create a picture. What might be more jaw-dropping is that the 48-inch-by-42-inch work was priced at $35,000 when he completed it. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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NYC to Track Real Time Water Use With Wireless Meters

California is leading the way with wireless water meters , but other locations aren’t far behind. The latest to join in modernizing water metering is New York City. Starting this week, residents of the Bronx are going to see every detail of their water consumption habits in real time, thanks to a new $252 million city-wide upgrade of water meters and a new water use and bill tracking system. While it sounds like a lot for installation, smart metering for water use can save a whole lot more over time in both money and the preci… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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NYC to Track Real Time Water Use With Wireless Meters