"Geoengineering, or manipulation of the planet's climate, can be a dangerous practice--so much so that the UN is attempting to ban it. But there is little downside to painting rooftops white--making them reflect sunlight, cutting down on temperatures in crowded urban areas, and reducing the need for air-conditioning. That's why New York City's Cool Roofs initiative, which just whitewashed its one millionth square foot of rooftop, has become so popular."Read the FastCompany article.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
New York Whitewashes a Million Square Feet of Rooftop
Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were
"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
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"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
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Ever wonder who goes to the Gossip Girl set to see a glimpse of the actors in NYC? Look above at the picture. The NY Times also included som...