Flying Manta Ray

clipped from www.ecogeek.org So you'd be hard-pressed to find a more EcoGeeky convergence of concepts than this lightweight (1.6 kg; about 3.5 pounds) airship from Festo Robotics that moves around like a manta ray in the air. Lightweight actuators and a semi-rigid frame allow the flapping motion that propels it around. It literally swims through the air. You NEED to see this thing in action to really appreciate it. The video plays automatically after the jump.

Google Maps Mashup of Highest CO2 Emitting Power Plants in the World

clipped from carma.org Highest CO2 Emitting Power Plants in the World Terms of Use Map Satellite Hybrid Icons Explained Red Alerts A large red circle indicates that a plant produces a lot of electricity and a lot of CO2. Clean & Green A large green circle indicates that a plant produces a lot of electricity and almost no CO2. Learn More: About CARMA | Our Partners | FAQs Icon Properties Power Plant Power Company Geographic Region Dirty Clean Lots of Energy Little Energy What is CARMA? CARMA reveals the carbon emissions of more than 50,000 power plants and 4,000 power companies in every country on Earth.