Geocentric Universe

Our planet, among other dimensions

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Politics

Tom Friedman advocates for a third party to push his oil-independence energy plan - unaccountably not mentioning the existing Green Party, which has been agitating for renewable energy for only several decades now. Meanwhile, the NY Times writes about Europe's vigorous coal industry, a clear sign that the price of carbon emissions is too low.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Orientation

Google is experimenting with a "green overlay" on their city maps. The Los Angeles demo is still sparse, though you can see what parts of the metropolis are within a few meters of sea level (most extensive around the San Gabriel and LA River mouths), and you can map out hike trailheads, which could be inspirational for the weekend.