This week, the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives adopted a new set of rules for the way the House runs – rules which threaten to undermine funding for our nation’s critical infrastructure needs. Under these rules, the…
What Makes Cities Smart & “10 Smartest Cities on the Planet”
TIME recently featured a video of top U.S. mayors discussing what makes cities smart. If you watch it, you’ll noticed that high-speed rail seems to be a big part of that these days. Interestingly, Fast Company recently had a post…
“Humane” Labeling Coming?
Animal welfare is a very important issue for most Americans, but it is definitely not a concern for the factory farmers “raising” most of our farm animals these days. Is a “humane” labeling reform on the way to help people choose better meat and animal product options?
EcoLocalizer Link Drop
New Transit Projects for 2011 A comprehensive list of transit projects scheduled to start construction or open in 2011. “Streetcar lines dominate the nation’s new transit construction landscape, but this year only light and commuter rail lines will open for…
To Eat Less, Imagine Eating More
This is an interesting one, couldn’t pass it up. A new study published in Science in December has found that if you think about eating a lot of a food, just think about it, the next time you have the opportunity to eat it you will eat less than you would otherwise.
Over 100,000 Fish, Over 3,000 Birds Die in Arkansas.. How?
It seems this has become pretty big news. And beyond the mass fish and bird deaths in Arkansas, a large number of sudden bird deaths have occurred in Louisiana, Sweden, Kentucky, and other places, and a large number of sudden…
Largest Countries (in Population) Move to Largest Countries (Geographically) [WORLD MAP]
Are you a geography nut? Well, if you are, or even if you’re not, you’ll probably find the map above quite interesting. It is a map of the world, but with one significant change… the largest countries (geographically) are now…
How Much is Bicycling Worth to the Economy? $1.5 Billion/Year in Wisconsin
We’re bicycling fans here on Ecolocalizer. Have you noticed? Why? Because it’s good for everything: our health, the livability of cities, the efficiency of our cities, equitable access to key needs, and the economy. Here’s more on that last part,…
Wheat Berries: Health Benefits and a Recipe
Not the most common food, but an interesting and tasty one, I thought I’d look into the health benefits of wheat berries a bit and share them with you, along with the recipe for a good wheat berry dish — which my partner, Marika, just made and I am actually eating as I write this.
5 Food New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions related to food are probably some of the most common. I guess it makes sense, given that food is such a central part of our lives and is also such a central part of many of our…