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.
The best way to restore America's reputation around the world is to become the leader in restoring the world itself: renewing our natural resources (not just conserving), and revitalizing our communities (not just making them sustainable). As I point out in my new book, Rewealth!, coming from McGraw-Hill in May, the universal goal is rapid, resilient renewal. This is what the candidates should be talking about, not just short-term "stimulus" efforts. We should lead the way in world renewal.
End the cowboy diplomacy. The next President needs to begin their term by restoring American credibility and American political and moral authority around the globe by reaching out to the rest of the world.