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.
Support the National Initiative for Democracy! This idea, proposed by Sen. Mike Gravel, would empower the American people to become a kind of supplement to the Congress. They would propose legislation, vote on it, and pass it into law if it got enough votes. This would empower the American people to stop relying on corrupt politicians and a broken system in order to get things done and better their nation. Support real, direct democracy in America!
On Day One of the new Australian Prime Minister's reign, PM Kevin Rudd ratified the Kyoto Protocol within an hour of being sworn in. Since then he has continued to issue in positive change. The new President of the US should make the same immediate public statement and move the US forward in the world's damaged respect for its global impact and foreign policy.
