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Charley Cameron

Charley Cameron is a writer based in New Orleans. Born and raised in Northern England, she moved to the U.S. to study photography and new media at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With a disdain for Mid-Western winters and a passion for sustainable development, social justice and live music, she headed south to work for an NGO dedicated to post-Katrina rebuilding. When not plugging away at a computer, she can be found exploring eccentric corners of the deep south and digging through piles of old building materials in the effort to complete an eco-friendly renovation of her home in Holy Cross, an area which hopes to become the first carbon-neutral neighborhood in America.

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The O2 Pursuit is an Air-Powered Motorcycle that Can Travel 62 Miles on a Single Charge

The O2 Pursuit is an Air-Powered Motorcycle that Can Travel 62 Miles on a Single Charge

Developed by Dean Benstead, a graduate RMIT University in Melbourne, the O2 Pursuit is a pretty extraordinary bike. With a range of about 62 miles per 'tank' and top speeds of 87 mph, the

Greenpeace-Sponsored Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Outerwear by Many Popular Brands

Greenpeace-Sponsored Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Outerwear by Many Popular Brands

A study commissioned by Greenpeace Germany and conducted by two independent laboratories has found that many of the most popular outdoor clothing companies use toxic chemicals in their

South Africa Approves $5.4 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects to Provide 1,400MW by 2016

South Africa Approves $5.4 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects to Provide 1,400MW by 2016

Photo via Shutterstock South Africa, a historically coal-dependent nation, has approved an incredible $5.4 billion investment in renewable energy projects, which are predicted to be capable

Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Cuomo Acknowledge Relationship Between Climate Change and Hurricane Sandy

Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Cuomo Acknowledge Relationship Between Climate Change and Hurricane Sandy

Just one day after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the eastern coast of the US, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NY Governor Andrew Cuomo gave frank statements in which they

Scientists Cautioned for Years About Threat to NYC from Large Hurricanes

Scientists Cautioned for Years About Threat to NYC from Large Hurricanes

With significant areas of New York City still underwater, many without power, hospitals evacuated and a public transit system that may take weeks to recover—New Yorkers have certainly learned

DIY: How to Make this Simple, Spooky Cut-Out Skull T-Shirt for Halloween

DIY: How to Make this Simple, Spooky Cut-Out Skull T-Shirt for Halloween

The original instructions over at Hurley for this fabulously simple, spooky skull t-shirt are intended for adults, but we've found that it can also make the perfect thrifty, DIY attire the

E’terra Samara is an Amazing Treehouse Retreat Designed for the Forests of Canada

E’terra Samara is an Amazing Treehouse Retreat Designed for the Forests of Canada

E’terra Samara is a five-star eco resort designed by Farrow Partnership studio that consists of twelve treehouse villas sensitively nestled into Canada's Bruce Peninsula forest, which is

Terapia Urbana’s Vertical Garden Brightens a Seville Hospital with 40 Species of Lush Greenery

Terapia Urbana’s Vertical Garden Brightens a Seville Hospital with 40 Species of Lush Greenery

Terapia Urbana, a company founded by architects and engineers at the University of Seville has installed this beautiful vertical garden at the USP Sagrado Corazón Clinic in Spain. The first

5 Colorful and Unique Ways to Decorate Your Halloween Pumpkins—Without Carving!

5 Colorful and Unique Ways to Decorate Your Halloween Pumpkins—Without Carving!

Halloween is a fantastic time to exercise your creative DIY skills—but carving up those slippery gourds can prove a little precarious for even the most savvy of adults, and its likely not an

The Victorian Station Project Proposes a Green Park Renovation of an Aged London Train Station

The Victorian Station Project Proposes a Green Park Renovation of an Aged London Train Station

Nelly Fuentes and Ian M. Ellis proposed a lush green renovation of London's antiquated Victoria Station for London's recent Green Infrastructure Ideas Competition. Hosted by the Garden Museum,

GIVEAWAY: Win this Stylish Cruelty-Free Carryall from Matt and Nat (Worth $185!)

GIVEAWAY: Win this Stylish Cruelty-Free Carryall from Matt and Nat (Worth $185!)

The Raylan Sm by Matt and Nat is a chic vegan bag that can serve a multitude of purposes. Whether you're packing for a weekend getaway, seeking an attractive diaper bag, or looking for a secure

FILTER is an Elegant Zero-Waste, Flat-Pack Lamp by Bijl Architecture

FILTER is an Elegant Zero-Waste, Flat-Pack Lamp by Bijl Architecture

Bijl Architecture Studio's FILTER light is an intelligent flat-pack lamp design developed with the use of advanced modelling techniques. The holistic light fitting is constructed entirely from

HOW TO: Make Festive and Delicious Gluten-Free, Vegan Pumpkin Donuts this Fall

HOW TO: Make Festive and Delicious Gluten-Free, Vegan Pumpkin Donuts this Fall

With Halloween just a few short weeks away and pumpkin patches abound, many of us will be carving up creative jack o' lanterns; but what to do with all that scooped-out pulp? If you're looking

Nicole Dextras Creates Little Green Dresses that Transform Foliage into Fine Compostable Fashion

Nicole Dextras Creates Little Green Dresses that Transform Foliage into Fine Compostable Fashion

Created by artist and designer Nicole Dextras, the Little Green Dress Projekt is a collection of twenty one gorgeous dresses crafted from finely-woven palms, leaves and berries. Recently

V3Solar’s Spinning Cone-Shaped Solar Cells Generate 20 Times More Electricity Than Flat Photovoltaics

V3Solar’s Spinning Cone-Shaped Solar Cells Generate 20 Times More Electricity Than Flat Photovoltaics

If there's one constant among the vast majority of solar panel designs, it's flatness; while solar panels can be equipped to tilt to follow the sun's path through the course of the day, there

Esthetica Showcases 15 Groundbreaking Green Designers at London Fashion Week

Esthetica Showcases 15 Groundbreaking Green Designers at London Fashion Week

Now in its seventh year, the Esthetica Showcase at the Spring 2013 London Fashion Week once again brought groundbreaking eco-fashion by green designers from around the world to the British

Pink Slime Manufacturer Beef Products Inc Hits ABC News with $1.2 Billion Defamation Suit

Pink Slime Manufacturer Beef Products Inc Hits ABC News with $1.2 Billion Defamation Suit

Raw Hambuger Photo via Shutterstock South Dakota meat processor Beef Products, Inc (BPI) has responded aggressively to reports earlier this year that exposed the stomach-churning contents of

Activists Stage Flash “Faint-Ins” at Clothing Stores in Europe to Protest Sweatshop Conditions

Activists Stage Flash “Faint-Ins” at Clothing Stores in Europe to Protest Sweatshop Conditions

Cheap fashion often comes at a high price for the sweatshop workers who create the garments, which is why activists from the Clean Clothes Campaign took to clothing stores throughout Europe last

The Bone Yard Project Enlivens Derelict Military Aircraft with Street Art

The Bone Yard Project Enlivens Derelict Military Aircraft with Street Art

Nunca's transformation of a DC3 is among the most striking of the painted aircraft—the plane itself adopts the markings of an eagle, carrying men alongside it presenting a fantastical,

World’s “First Floating Village” Unveiled by Baca Architects and ZM Architecture Design for Glasgow

World’s “First Floating Village” Unveiled by Baca Architects and ZM Architecture Design for Glasgow

Baca Architects and ZM Architecture have teamed up with Floating Concepts to design what has been dubbed the world’s first “floating leisure village” at Canting Docks in

Vladimir Putin Takes to the Skies in Bid to Lead Endangered Siberian Crane Migration

Vladimir Putin Takes to the Skies in Bid to Lead Endangered Siberian Crane Migration

As reported by the Guardian, Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unlikely attempt yesterday to lead endangered cranes born in captivity in the Arctic north along their migration path to

Isaac Upgraded to Category 1 Hurricane as Gulf Coast Braces for Impact

Isaac Upgraded to Category 1 Hurricane as Gulf Coast Braces for Impact

The National Hurricane Center just upgraded tropical storm Isaac to a category one hurricane as 75 mph winds close in on the gulf coast. The storm is currently 75 miles from the mouth of the

The H+ Bag is an Ingenious Shopping Carrier that Transforms into a Coat Hanger

The H+ Bag is an Ingenious Shopping Carrier that Transforms into a Coat Hanger

Spotted by our friends at Yanko Design, the H+ Bag is a clever paper carrier that—with a few simple folds—transforms into a coat hanger! Designed by students at Kyunghee University in South

New Camouflage Makeup Protects Soldiers Against the Intense Heat of Bomb Blasts

New Camouflage Makeup Protects Soldiers Against the Intense Heat of Bomb Blasts

Camouflaged Soldier Photo from Shutterstock Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi have developed next-generation camouflage makeup which could protect soldiers against the

GIVEAWAY: Win a Skip Hop Backpack Filled With Green School Supplies (Worth $135!)

GIVEAWAY: Win a Skip Hop Backpack Filled With Green School Supplies (Worth $135!)

The new school year is fast approaching, and if you're looking for the perfect collection of green school supplies for one lucky kid, we've got the contest for you. Inhabitots has teamed up with

National Resources Defense Council Study Finds 40% of the World’s Food Goes Uneaten

National Resources Defense Council Study Finds 40% of the World’s Food Goes Uneaten

It's not exactly breaking news that we humans waste a lot of our food, but a new study by the National Resources Defense Council puts a striking figure on the actual statistics, suggesting that

Warm, Sunny Weather in London Could Create “Perfect Storm” of Smog Ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony

Warm, Sunny Weather in London Could Create “Perfect Storm” of Smog Ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony

London Smog Photo by Shutterstock Fears about the impact of pollution on the performance of athletes in the upcoming London Olympics have heightened as government agencies appear poised to

Olafur Eliasson’s Little Sun Solar Lamp Provides 5 Hours of Continuous Light

Olafur Eliasson’s Little Sun Solar Lamp Provides 5 Hours of Continuous Light

While the Tate Modern may be a far cry from the Little Sun lamps eventual destination, it is in some respects a natural location for Olafur Eliasson to launch and promote the innovative

Incredible Map Shows 11 Years of Major US Fires

Incredible Map Shows 11 Years of Major US Fires

This map by interactive designer John Nelson catalogues 11 years of major US fires. After recent wildfires blazed in Colorado and Utah following long periods of dry weather, Nelson gathered

Historic German Mill Transformed Into Dramatic Underground Stahlemuhle Distillery by Philipp Mainzer

Historic German Mill Transformed Into Dramatic Underground Stahlemuhle Distillery by Philipp Mainzer

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