NYTimes article on biophilic design (such as 'green' walls to improve indoor air quality); its mental, environmental, and health benefits; and its attendant growing pains, har.
"Biophilic design — the term is derived from biophilia, coined in 1984 by a Harvard biologist, Edward O. Wilson, to describe what he considered the innate human attraction to nature — incorporates real or simulated natural elements in an effort to promote well-being. It is a quirky, lesser-known cousin of green design..."
Also of interest: NYTimes interview with James Lovelock, author of the Gaia Hypothesis and proponent of nuclear power.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
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One thing I've noticed when nuclear power is discussed is that neither its boosters or poroponents have much actual experience in this area. Things are much different in the real world of nuclear than what one can read in the media and academic texts. It would seem a good idea to fully understand our energy present as we try to map out our energy future. (Conservation should be #1, of course.) I've tried to present an accurate portrait of the US nuclear industry in my novel "Rad Decision", based on my 20 years in the biz. It's available at no cost to readers at RadDecision.blogspot.com - and they seem to like it, judging from their comments on the home page.
"I'd like to see Rad Decision widely read." - Stewart Brand, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog.
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