WebEcoist | Archived Articles for April, 2009

11 More Disturbingly Creative Ads for the Environment

Some of the most shocking and disturbing ads in recent years have come from talented creative design teams of environmental and activist organizations.

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The Earthship Era: Eco-Tech Driven

A more in-depth look at the workings of Earthships, beautiful self-sufficient DIY homes for eco-conscious green living.

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12 Fantastic Floating Cities and Artificial Islands

Fascinating man-made islands and floating communities including a former fort fit for a Bond villain and a picturesque Pacific garbage dump.

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Wild City: 15 Examples of Unexpected Urban Wildlife

These animals, whether they were invited, invading, or simply curious, have found their way, unexpectedly, into urban areas.

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The Earthship Era: Eco-Friendly Luxury Living

An introduction to Earthships, completely self-sustaining, eco-friendly homes.

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Celebrating Earth Day with 20 Fantastic Globes

Inspirational globes for Earth Day inspire a sense of unity and invokes the urgency for everyone to get on board with the green movement.

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10 Eco-Galactic Spacecraft Working to Save the Planet

These ten spacecraft have been (or, in one case, would have been) instrumental to our current understanding of the Earth's environment.

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Liquid Technology: 12 Wonderful Water-Powered Designs

In the race to implement clean, green renewable energy, hydro-power is becoming all the rage. Check out these 15 amazing water-powered designs.

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The Destructive Process of Mountaintop Removal

The long process of removing a mountaintop to access the coal underneath puts local communities at risk of water and air pollution and turns entire ecosystems to rubble.

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22 Things You Didn't Know You Could Compost

The unique benefits of composting include a reduction of waste needlessly going into landfills and the production of a free stable, organic soil amendment.

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Clean Coal? 10 of the World's Dirtiest Power Plants

Coal is the undisputed leader in dirty fuel sources. But beyond the issue of global warming, coal-fired power plants are also dangerously dirty in other ways.

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Car-Free: 15 Cities Where Pedestrians Rule

Cars are great, but have you ever wanted to get rid of yours? There are cities out there where it is possible to get by and get around without getting into a car.

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10 Incredible Natural Private Islands and Island Nations

From a Mayan treehouse playground of the rich to the home of descendants of Bounty mutineers, here are 10 mysterious and unusual islands.

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9 of the World's Most Amazing Wind Farms

The world currently has 121 gigawatts of installed wind power. But not all wind farms were created equally.

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12 Endangered Animals That People Still Eat

Endangered animals often end up as food for humans for reasons such as cultural convention, traditional medicine, economic need, or arrogance.

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