France decrees new commercial buildings must cover their rooftops with plants or solar panels.

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Twitter 20 March 2015 | LINK | Filed in solar

5 Burning Man Projects Changing the Real World: shareable.net/…

Twitter 31 August 2012 | LINK | Filed in built, guerilla civic improvement, solar, sustainability

Build Your Own Solar Cooker. Other instructions here and here.

" width="5" height="5" border="0" align="abstop" /> 15 August 2007 | LINK | Filed in solar

Solar Cookers. A perspective from Cook’s Illustrated.

" width="5" height="5" border="0" align="abstop" /> 2 July 2007 | LINK | Filed in solar

Along the lines of this NY Times infographic on the enormous opportunity cost of the Iraq war (say... universal health care in the U.S. — twice over), my friend Noah has packaged a more experiential approach: plantable firearms made of clay, compost, and a mix of seeds. Walk through the manufacturing process at this Flash photo gallery or order one of your own. (via, via)

Plantable Firearm

Plantable Firearm

" width="5" height="5" border="0" align="abstop" /> 19 January 2007 | LINK | Filed in iraq, solar, war

Solar powered trash compactor.
Solar powered parking meter.
Solar powered traffic light.
Solar powered bus shelter.
Solar powered municipal wifi?

" width="5" height="5" border="0" align="abstop" /> 31 December 2006 | LINK | Filed in built, solar

CitySol. This past Sunday was the third in a series of free outdoor parties promoting environmentalism in NYC. The summer festivals along Manhattan’s East River waterfront combine “renewable energy-powered live music..., interactive exhibits showcasing key innovations, practices and policies for New York’s sustainable future, and a green lifestyle marketplace.” This Sunday, Per Scholas was also out collecting electronics for recycling or refurbishing and redistribution to low-income families. Reader Colin sends a link to pics of Sunday’s festivities on the NYC IMC. The next event takes place on September 24.

" width="5" height="5" border="0" align="abstop" /> 17 August 2006 | LINK | Filed in biodiesel, built, energy, recycle, solar

American Institute of Architects's 2006 Top Ten Green Projects.

" width="5" height="5" border="0" align="abstop" /> 20 May 2006 | LINK | Filed in built, energy, solar