Our Evolving Solar System: Plasma, Polar Reversals, and 2012

Mark Heley

The year 2012 coincides with the next predicted solar sunspot maximum. A dramatic increase in cosmic radiation is likely to affect Earth's magnetic fields and the atmosphere of the planet in unpredictable ways. The question is to what extent and how these changes will manifest. (more)

Evolution River

Chris Kaplan

The Lower Congo River dramatically expands our knowledge of evolutionary systems.

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Glowing Shrooms

Kyle Davis

Seven new “glow in the dark” species of mushrooms were discovered around the globe this October. (more)

Future Ivy Outbreak

Stephen Hershey

Scientists testing the future effects of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere found that poison ivy grew 150% faster than other plant life. (more)

Mobility-on-Demand

Zachary Koval

A network of fold-able scooters and tiny electric cars wins the second annual Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

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International Day of Climate Action

Zachary Koval

On Saturday, October 24th people across the world will take a stand for climate action by empasizing the importance of the number 350.

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Meet the Veggie Spider

Kyle Davis

Buzzing over the web this week is the discovery of the Bagheera kiplingi, a new member to the arachnid family being documented as the first vegetarian of his kind. (more)

Evolver Spores: Thought for Food

Jonathan Phillips

Join evolvers in cities across the world Wed, Oct. 21 as we discuss global food security in the 21st Century. Find your local Spore or start your own. (more)

Anti-Pollutant Houseplants

Zachary Koval

Everyday houseplants may be useful in naturally filtering your indoor air quality.

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Slow Money Alliance

Jennifer Palmer

The Friends of Slow Money Alliance want you to join thousands this week in seeding a new economy by contributing $5 or more to the not-for-profit Slow Money Alliance. (more)

Return of the Living Bumblebee

Marisa Smith

British conservationists are working to repopulate the short-haired bumblebee that became extinct in the UK with descendants found in New Zealand. (more)

Grown in Detroit

Zachary Koval

A new award winning documentary depicts teen mothers planting seeds for success in the middle of Detroit.

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Scientists Clone Earth's Oldest Living Organism

Kovvy

Tasmanian scientists have cloned Lomatia Tasmanica (more commonly known as King's Lomatia) to ensure the continued existence of the 43,000 year old plants.

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Inflatable Solar Power

Kovvy

These new inflatable solar panels can be zipped together for easy and customizable solar power. (more)

The Magic Eco Kingdom

Kovvy

Environmen- taland, the world's first eco-theme park, is up and running but will "polar bear wrestling" help curb global warming? (more)

Pine Ridge Permaculture

Alan Scheurman

Earn your permaculture degree while helping create self-sufficiency in one of the most impoverished communities in America. (more)

Green Dream

Nathan Clark

In a state responsible for emitting twice the amount of per capita greenhouse gasses than the American average, Dreaming New Mexico aims to forge a sustainable future. [Video]

Natural Alternatives to Pesticides

Kovvy

Don't want to contaminate your garden with nasty chemicals?  This Green Times article provides helpful tips for natural pest control. (more)

Who Revived the Electric Car?

Erin Shaw

Obama announces a $2.4 billion boost for the electric vehicle industry.

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It's No Trick: Cruelty in the Modern Age

Jill Ettinger

We’ve made laws to protect our wild world from extinction and exploitation, yet we still imprison and gawk at nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures. What does our treatment of fellow Earthlings say about the legacy we leave for future generations? (more)

Scorching Summer Predicted

Marisa Smith

A hot, dry forecast is ahead for the Western US with millions of acres to burn.

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Counting Sheep

Erin Shaw

Research suggests that genetically isolated sheep in Scotland are getting smaller due to climate change. (more)

Greening NYC

Remi Gurak

Join GreenWorks NYC for the launch of their multi-year effort to improve the green economy of New York. (more)

Whale Culture

Bridget Algiere

A recent study shows how under- standing cultural diversity amongst whales may help ensure their survival. (more)

Greening the Mother Road

Erin Shaw

Environmen- talists are getting their kicks with an  "Electric Highway" proposal for Route 66. (more)

Ant Colony Conquers Earth

Bill Machon

Argentine ants have spread across the globe, creating the largest insect colony on the planet.

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SF's Recycling Revolution

Jessica Pherson

San Francisco has recently passed the most vigorous recycling laws in the United States. (more)

Caribou Crash

Matt Toussaint

A recent study reports massive declines in caribou populations worldwide. (more)

Open Source Farming

Nathan Clark

The Open Source Ecology movement is bringing individuals together to develop replicable "resilient communities." (more)

Doing More With Less

Nathan Clark

Seattle green builders Case Architects blend design, efficiency and social responsibility for their new single family homes.

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