Emissions Quiz

Via RealClimate.org

What reduces emissions more?
A. Someone swapping their old SUV (which gets 12 miles per gallon) for a hybrid version (18 mpg) or
B. someone upgrading their 25 mpg compact to a new 46 mpg Prius?
(ignore for a minute manufacturing issues or driving habits and assume the miles driven are the same).

The surprising answer [...]

September 24th, 2008 | Category: Science | One comment

Connor Sailing — Race Footage

He did pretty darn good this year at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club Labor Day regatta.  This footage is actually a compilation of two different days of racing.  The song “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” (by U2) was fitting because Connor’s friend Ben was key to their 3rd [...]

September 7th, 2008 | Category: Sailing | One comment