Future Cities to be Biomimetic
Cambridge University bioengineer Michelle Oyen is studying how to make future cities biomimetic. Her work is focused on the mechanical properties of biological materials. One […]
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Meat Substitutes’ Carbon Footprint
For meat-lovers who are looking for ways to eat healthier, be kinder to animals, and reduce their carbon footprints, plant-based meat substitutes can be a helpful […]
Continue reading »Zero Net Energy Home for Stanford Prof.
Mark Jacobsen, Stanford Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Director of Atmosphere and Energy Program, is walking his talk. His new home is net […]
Continue reading »Girl Scouts Rock Energy Savings
I remember back in summer 2010, almost exactly six years ago, contributing ideas to a brainstorm for specific actions girl scouts could take to reduce their […]
Continue reading »Companies Lead Clean Energy Efforts
As Apple transitions into the solar industry, and Amazon signs a deal with its utility to work more directly together to achieve its renewable energy goals, […]
Continue reading »Design Thinking: Double Diamond
I recently read an article about revamping British Design Council’s double diamond that really resonated. It was well-written, with simple language and useful examples. Thank you to […]
Continue reading »Celebrating Nature’s Patterns
I recently read an interview that the Smithsonian did with author and scientist Philip Ball about his new book, Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World […]
Continue reading »Earth Champions: Book Launch
This post serves to launch my third book; my second anthology of poetry. Called Earth Champions, it documents the journeys of authentic leaders who seek to […]
Continue reading »Biomimicry for Social Innovation Website Launch
Last April I participated in the inaugural Biomimicry Thinking for Social Innovation Immersion Workshop. I met colleagues who became my professional tribe. Now, a year […]
Continue reading »Harvesting Water through Biomimicry
Scientists are working hard to address the interrelated challenges of climate change and water scarcity – climate change worsens water scarcity, and in turn water shortages […]
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