Archive for the 'environment' Category

Earth, as seen from Mars

Three days ago NASA posted a photograph of planet earth as seen from a spacecraft orbiting Mars. Isn’t it beautiful? As my dad says, we had better take care of that tiny blue sphere. We’re not quite ready to move camp yet.

Earth, as seen from Mars

$25 million for a 100mpg car?

Environmental Economics tells me that the X-Prize foundation is going to be offering a cool $25 million to anybody who develops a superefficient (and marketable) automobile.

I know almost nothing about cars, but it strikes me that most of the people who love cars don’t know or care much about the environment. (If you are a car nut who also happens to be an environmentalist, speak up and leave a comment. Prove me wrong!)

But that’s why this kind of prize may just be necessary to make fuel efficient cars a reality. X-Prize foundation, I dont know who you are or where you came from, but you guys are awesome. Keep doing what you’re doing!

And if you actually know stuff about cars, then what are you waiting for?