Kangatarians and eating kangaroo as an ethical meat by Kirsten Dirksen on July 18, 2011 Before 1788, kangaroo was a popular meat in Australia. Then the Europeans arrived with their sheep and cattle and dramatically impacted local …
Velomobile: no gas, burns calories, safe like a car, it’s fun by Kirsten Dirksen on July 13, 2011 Most Americans have never seen one before. When Stephen Mosca takes his out on the street, he says he’s treated like …
Chevy Volt at home: LinkedIn exec charges at 120V by Kirsten Dirksen on July 4, 2011 It’s America’s most fuel efficient compact car (according to the EPA). It’s an EV, but it’s got a range of 379 …
Space-saving furniture that transforms 1 room into 2 or 3 by Kirsten Dirksen on June 27, 2011 At a time when many of us – due to finances, the environment or increasing urbanization- are trying to put our …
Rooftop hydroponics on NYC: serving produce from upstairs by Kirsten Dirksen on June 20, 2011 Chef John Mooney believes so strongly in local food that for his latest restaurant in Manhattan’s West Village, most of his …
Alternative American Dream: less house & stuff, more travel by Kirsten Dirksen on June 13, 2011 Last year, Peter and Mary Rowan found the perfect home to provide more space for their family of five. Just as …
On demand EV motorcycle charging stations with iPhone app by Kirsten Dirksen on June 6, 2011 Motorcycles and scooters are about twice as fuel efficient as cars, but the price for low fuel consumption: they are …
Shotgun shack redux: mortgage-free in 320 square feet by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2011 Two years ago, Debra and her family lived in a nearly 2000 square foot home on an acre and a half …
Refarm the city: open source tools for urban farmers by Kirsten Dirksen on May 24, 2011 We’re becoming an urban planet – more than half of us live in cities – so if we want local food, …
Replantar la ciudad: herramientas para agricultures urbanos by Kirsten Dirksen on May 23, 2011 Desde 2007, más de la mitad de la población mundial vive en ciudades. Para obtener alimentos locales, habrá que plantarlos en …
