Google’s NEW Green Building
It was breaking news that we officially have a new #1 loved brand (Apple) and it wasn’t really too much of a surprise. Apple is killing it and yes they have made some great green initiatives, but lately there hasn’t been much development in that area. In steps Google…. An amazing company, spending millions on innovation and these innovations are well beyond the realm of their amazing search engine. Electric cars is the well known green... Read More
Never Forget This Day!
Let’s take a look at a few numbers: Gas prices in Toronto Canada on April 19th 2011: 133.9/litre BP’s Fourth Quarter Profits: $4.36 billion As of March 31st 2011, BP has spent $754 million on the gulf recovery. However, before you get too excited about that number, I have a few more number…. Of that $754 million: The sewer department in nearby Gulfport bought a $300,000 vacuum truck that never sucked up a drop of oil. Biloxi, Mississippi... Read More
The Harsh Truth of Human Exploration
The reach of humans within its own world is amazing. Besides the deep canyons of the ocean (and humans are beginning to explore these now) there is not many places on their earth humans have yet to go. One of first and most iconic accomplishments of human exploration was the climbing of Mt. Everest. An impossible, made possible, on the strength and perseverance of the human will. Many have re-enacted this feat through the decades and now we have come... Read More
Earth Hour?
I believe everyone asked that exact question on the morning of Sunday March 27th. In previous years, Earth Hour had been a growing force bringing climate change to the forefront of everyone’s mind for that one day in the year. But what happened this year? You would think with year over year success there will be an increased budget, capitalization of social media, celebrity endorsements, the works!? However, there wasn’t. In fact, there was nothing,... Read More
BBC’s Human Planet is coming to North America
I don’t think there are too many people out there that didn’t enjoy the Discovery Channel’s TV series “Planet Earth” and “Life”. Whether it was for the stunning cinematography, the educational purposes or just the fact that it was a relaxing show to watch on a sleepy Sunday, they were amazing! Next up? Human Planet. Taking more than four years to make, Human Planet is a close look at human beings ability to survive and thrive on Earth.... Read More
