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EcoDIY with kids: a bird's nest

[Blogs] I like this idea for an Easter egg receptacle.  We’re going to be away from home this Easter and staying in a B&B,  so this is a good idea for somewhere for the Easter Bunny to leave eggs for the children.  It’s messy and a great kids’ craft and it’s made of stuff that is [...] [EcoStreet]

Should Cell Phone Towers Be Put on Residential Buildings?

[Lifestyle] Image: Lloyd Alter Between the upgrading of existing systems and the licencing of new carriers, the rooftop landscape of Toronto, Canada is changing rapidly as new antennae are added daily. While TreeHugger has discussed the question of cell phone safety many times, we are usually talking about the phone itself, where users have some control, rather than the base stations, where residents in apartment buildings with base stations on the roof do not. Is this exposure dangerous? A recent installation raises some questions.... Read the full story on TreeHugger [TreeHugger Food]

China and India to Join Copenhagen Climate Change Accord

[News] The countries are the last two major economic powers to agree with the aims of the nonbinding agreement. [New York Times]

Nokia Files Patent for Kinetically Charged Cell Phone

[Energy] Photo: Jurvetson Telecom giant Nokia recently filed a patent for a cell phone powered by kinetic energy (one of our favorite kinds of energy here at Inhabitat!). The conceived phone would charge via built-in piezoelectric generators that will convert the user’s motions into power. Now, we’ve seen a ton of kinetic gadget concepts, but the fact [...] [Inhabitat Energy]

“C” The Difference

[Fashion] You may not have discovered the fountain of youth just yet, but with Naturopathica’s line of holistic skin, body, and wellness products, you might as well have found the key! The company offers an assortment of anti-aging treatments that are designed to fight off pesky crinkles and wrinkles, leaving you with soft, supple skin. Check out the wide array of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and masks to get started on your journey towards everlasting youth. Looking a bit dry, dehydrated, or devitalized? For a radiant and clear complexion, try the Ultra Lite Vitamin C Complex for a megadose of Vitamin C in a lightweight, fluid liposome format that penetrates the deepest layers of the skin. Rest assured that all Naturopathica treatments are free of synthetic solvents, thickeners, and emulsifiers, and contain no petroleum-based ingredients, artificial dyes, or fragrances. Dedicated to social and environmental responsibility, the company gives back to the earth and to the community through its practice of energy conservation, sustainable sourcing, and charitable donations. For more ecofabulous insights, sign up for Zem’s List and be entered to win free eco goodies each month! [EcoFabulous]

Celeb Earth Day Auction

[Celebrity] How would you like to spend the day on a film set with Hugh Jackman? Or maybe you prefer two VIP tickets to a Christina Aguilera concert? Not exciting enough? Then perhaps you would prefer to have lunch with David Duchovny on the set of Californication? [GreenMuze Celebrity]

Let's Not Forget: Even Without CO2, Coal Would Still Be Very Dirty

[Technology] "Orthographic aerial photograph of Kingston Fossil Plant coal fly ash slurry spill, in Kingston, Tennessee, taken the day after the event." Photo: Public domain CO2 is Important, But Not the Only Thing David Roberts over at Grist has a great rebuttal of Thom Friedman's latest column in which he and investor... Read the full story on TreeHugger [TreeHugger Technology]

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