The Carbon Capture Report TechCrunch Ecosystem services Humankind benefits in a multitude of ways from ecosystems. Collectively, these benefits are known as ecosystem services. Ecosystem services are regularly involved in the provisioning of clean drinking water and the decomposition of wastes. §History[edit] The notion of human dependence on Earth’s ecosystems reaches to the start of homo sapiens’ existence, benefiting from the products of nature to nourish and shelter from harsh climates. In 1956, Paul Sears [7] drew attention to the critical role of the ecosystem in processing wastes and recycling nutrients. The ecosystem services concept keeps expanding and includes socio-economic and conservation objectives, which are discussed below. §Definition[edit] There is discussion as to how the concept of cultural ecosystem services can be operationalized. §Four categories[edit] Detritivores like this dung beetle help to turn animal wastes into organic material that can be reused by primary producers. §Supporting services[edit] §Examples[edit]
Pinhead Swoons: A Cabinet Made Of 80,000 Bamboo Skewers | Co.Design Sebastian Errazuriz's Magistral Cabinet isn't just a cabinet, it's a freaking weapon. Covered in 80,000 bamboo skewers, it's ready to stab its army of quills into any nosy houseguest, any transgressor of the properly placed dinner plate. Okay, so the skewers aren't exactly sharp. Still. Would you try to steal china out of something that looks like Pinhead? Of course not. Errazuriz tapped 12 woodworkers to construct the cabinet. Errazuriz is a New York designer who clearly has a thing for shock and irony. [Images via Designboom]
Environmental News Network -- Know Your Environment Dropbox Lied to Users About Data Security, Complaint to FTC Alleges | Threat Level Dropbox, the wildly popular online storage system, deceived users about the security and encryption of its services, putting it at a competitive advantage, according to an FTC complaint filed Thursday by a prominent security researcher. The FTC complaint charges Dropbox (.pdf) with telling users that their files were totally encrypted and even Dropbox employees could not see the contents of the file. Ph.D. student Christopher Soghoian published data last month showing that Dropbox could indeed see the contents of files, putting users at risk of government searches, rogue Dropbox employees, and even companies trying to bring mass copyright-infringement suits. Soghoian, who spent a year working at the FTC, charges that Dropbox “has and continues to make deceptive statements to consumers regarding the extent to which it protects and encrypts therir data,” which amounts to a deceptive trade practice that can be investigated by the FTC. Dropbox dismissed Soghoian’s allegations. to:
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Green Options - Organic living, eco product reviews, tips for going green and more Become a facilitator in the The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method « Natural Innovation Brussels, 13-16 June LEGO SERIOUS PLAY is an amazing and very powerful way for co-creation, proto-typing and unlocking the full potential of any organisation. It helps diverse groups of people engage in creative way with and develop innovative solutions to complex issues. In collaboration with Per Kristiansen, one of the original developers of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY, we are offering a facilitator training in Brussels in two open programs, both lasting two days: Stage 1 and Stage 2. What is the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method? In short, it is a method is based in robust set of theories, predominantly from these domains: Strategy, organisational behaviour, systems thinking and importantly learning and development. • The solution is in the system • Everyone goes to work to do well and CAN do well • We live in a dynamic and unpredictable world Finally, it is a facilitated process which is truly participant-centred, experiential, embodied, and in our experience works across all cultures. Who is this for?
how to save the world Summer of Solutions — We’ve Got Grand Aspirations! – EcoLocalizer Activism Published on April 21st, 2011 | by Guest Contributor This is a special guest post about a great group of folks doing some tremendous work around the country this summer. The focus of the article is on the work planned in Hartford, but notice at the bottom of the post all the other places creative, “solutionary” work is taking place this summer. Every summer, youth gather in communities across the nation for the Summer of Solutions — a project of the non-profit Grand Aspirations that serves as a training ground for its participants and a launching pad for solutionary visions. The Summer of Solutions is a grassroots, volunteer-based, people-powered program, and we rely on people just like you for just about everything — from the project expertise, to the local partnerships, to the financial support for the young people dedicating their summer to building solutions. Our Wish List: Participants and Volunteers: - We’re looking for 10-15 full-time participants and many more volunteers.