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John Tarantino

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My name is John Tarantino … and no, I am not related to Quinton Tarantino the movie director. I love writing about the environment, traveling, and capturing the world with my Lens as an amateur photographer.

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
October 9, 2013

Solar-Powered Charging for Smartphones

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The smartphone revolution has changed the way we connect and communicate today. Sadly, ‘unplugged’ and “24/7 mobile connectivity” are still yet to co-exist in the reality of mobile users’ daily…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 23, 2013

Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch, NZ Now Open

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ChristChurch Cardboard Cathedral, the self-proclaimed world’s only cathedral built mainly of cardboard, has opened its doors for services this August. The cardboard cathedral, located in Latimer Square, Christchurch, will serve…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 23, 2013

Glowing Trees as Future Streetlights

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What if we use trees to light our streets instead of electric street lamps? This is the burning question that Antony Evans, project manager of the incredibly successful Glowing Plant…

Eco Editorial

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 23, 2013

The Eco Lowdown on Toilet Paper

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Toilet paper is one of those little things we often don’t think about…until we notice we’ve run out, of course. In fact, people on loos without toilet paper have gone…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 17, 2013

German Research Develops Batteries that Last for Decades

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Lithium-ion batteries may be quite energy dense, but they are not particularly known to be long lasting. They still suffer from the same charge cycle limitations as any other battery.…

Animals

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 12, 2013

Looking Forward to International Coastal Cleanup Day 2013

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International Coastal Cleanup Day is just around the corner, and I’m excited to walk the shores of our local beaches at sunrise once again. Together with thousands of other volunteers,…

Environment

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 10, 2013

The Tesla Model S Electric Car Achieves Highest NHTSA Safety Score (5.4 Stars)

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In a press release recently published, Tesla Motors announced that its Model S has achieved the highest safety rating ever awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not only…

Animals

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 7, 2013

Six UK Coastal ‘Canaries in the Mine’ Species Highlight Risk from Climate Change

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United Kingdom’s increasingly dynamic coastline is putting wildlife and habitats at risk. This is the key finding of a recently released study from the National Trust, reports The Guardian. UK’s coastline is…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 23, 2013

Saving Energy in the Home [Infographic]

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Saving Energy in the Home Infographic: Brought to you by Ovo Energy the cheaper, greener and simpler energy supplier. Some of the key points in the infographic above are: Gas…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 20, 2013

City Profiles and Urban Transport Policies

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Each city around the globe has a different personality, as any adventurous globe-trotter would tell you. This one may dazzle with its bright lights and modern structures while another may…