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The new Tesla Roadster, very slick, very dreamy.
If I were rich, I know which car I’d keep in my garage. With a slick body, and acceleration of 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, and of course, a radio you can hook your ipod up to, the Tesla Roadster is a sports car of my dreams.
Oh, and did [...]

I’ve heard so many people knowingly talk about how the Human Population growth is exponential and how there are way too many of us. I just want to finally correct this long standing assumption of exponential growth.
The Human Population is NOT growing exponentially.
In population mathematics, growth rate is measured by the formula b-d=r. The rate [...]

Plenty of people have heard about the advances in finding green fuels, like getting fuel from soybeans or corn, but now research is continuing on the implementation of certain types of algae (pond scum) as an alternative fuel source.
Fifty percent of the weight of algae is oil, and they are incredibly fast growing (which can [...]

My brother sent me some interesting blog posts regarding Echinoderms vs. Mollusks and which ones are better and why.
I was at first wondering how this argument starting showing up over the internet and decided to test out its argumentative quality in a semi-sorta psych experiment with one of my science minded friends.
Debates are fun and [...]

In honor of St. Patrick’s day, it may be to your advantage to not only wear green, but to also live green.
Simply a reminder to be ecologically friendly.

Eutrophication is the conversion of a body of water to a highly productive ecosystem with rapid decomposition and low Oxygen levels.
It doesn’t sound so bad right now, does it. However, the productive organisms are bacteria and small organisms. They are highly productive so they grow in ridiculous amounts and die off. The decomposition of [...]

“Environmental Restoration is the deliberate attempt to speed recovery of damaged areas.” (Bainbridge)
This could be to restore the natural ecosystem or structure so the environment will endure. Environmental Restoration could include a number of different ways to return the area to its former state. This could be by removing invasive species that damage the area [...]

In keeping with the Biojournalism flavor of this blog, I decided to look at the upcoming presidential election and the presidential candidates’ view on the environment and environmental issues. I must say I was pleased with all of them. Take a look for yourself on their opinions and plans:
Barack Obama-Dem.

Reduce Carbon Emissions 80% by 2050
Invest [...]