Via TreeHugger, a cool alternative to rubber seems to be in the works....from everyday dandelions. Discovery News
is highlighting an interesting development in the field of rubber.
Via True Majority
And for an explanation of why committing to nuclear disarmament makes sense as a national priority, don't miss Matthew Yglesias' On Day One contribution.
End the Iraq War & bring all troops home from all bases abroad. Sell foreign bases & pay down national debt. End the Federal Reserve. Give tax incentives to individuals & businesses for renewable energy such as wind, solar, micro-hydro, geothermal, etc., set high efficiency standards for all new government buildings & vehicles, retrofit old government buildings with green technologies, shut down Departments of Education, DEA, BATF, IRS, DHS, & TSA, and abide by the Constitution!!
To reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, the next president should set a cap on how much greenhouse gases can be in the environment and then use a trading regime to achieve reductions. By calling for this step with clear leadership and commitment, the president will signal to the market that it is time to start looking for carbon-free alternatives.
On Day One, the new administration must take action to immediately end the genocide in Darfur and the U.S. occupation of Iraq, and to empower women and girls in order to protect them from the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.
