Why earthworms? Full Article at Planet Green

Photo: Flickr, CC I Feel a Great Disturbance in the Force Finding new uses for equipment that you already have is always satisfying (at least to engineers). Full Article at Treehugger

Photo: Wikipedia, CC What Can We Learn From The Highways in the Sky Science recently published a study titled "Flight Orientation Behaviors Promote Optimal Migration Trajectories in High-Flying Insects". Full Article at Treehugger

Photo: Wikipedia, CC. FedEx. Full Article at Treehugger

Image Via Virgin Limited Edition Virgin Limited Edition has come up with a new exclusive submarine built to "fly" in an airplane-like manner down to depths as far as 36,000 feet. Full Article at Treehugger

Photo: Wikipedia, GFDL Is Cork About to Take Off? Portugal produces a lot of cork: At about 157,000 tonnes/year, it grow over half of the total world supply. Full Article at Treehugger

A few weeks back, we told you about a man who was caught at a New Zealand airport trying to smuggle rare lizards out of the country--in his underwear. Full Article at Treehugger

Image via Earth Island Institute. Sometimes it's better to drive. Whether that means you carpool, rent a car, or take public transportation the fact of the matter is that you'd blow more carbon emissions if you traveled by airplane. Full Article at Treehugger

More and more responsible globetrotters are paying attention to where they spend their tourism cash. They're putting their money where their mouths are (cliché I know) and choosing sustainable hotels, restaurants, and transportation. Full Article at Planet Green

Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia The World Glacier Monitoring Service has jumped into the controversy about whether the glaciers are melting. And their answer is an emphatic yes. Full Article at Treehugger

Photos: Stephen Messenger Noted political leaders and intellectual met today to discuss a range of topics on the second day of the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Full Article at Treehugger

Do you have a passion for science? Are you a citizen scientist wanting to connect with other people as engaged as you, and connect with professional scientists about projects? Full Article at Planet Green

Image Credit: woodleywonderworks via Flickr Tim could use some travel advice: Obviously I do not want to fly because of its impact on the climate...but I want to study over there, and I also have family over there. Full Article at Treehugger

TreeHugger loves recycling, and has shown a number of planes recycled into hotels. But none so luxurious as this renovation of a former 120-seater into a luxury suite for two, at Teuge airport in the Netherlands. Full Article at Treehugger