technology

Why Climate Advocates Love Obama’s Community College Plan

By Denise Fairchild / On March 4th, 2015

The Island Press Urban Resilience Project, supported by the Kresge Foundation, is working to promote a holistic understanding of resilience that is grounded in equity and sustainability. We already know that President Obama’s proposed federal budget is full of goodies to fight climate change.

Smartphone Apps for Bike Advocacy

By Alliance for Biking & Walking / On September 17th, 2014

Adapted from the Alliance for Biking & Walking’s blog. With mapping technology and internet connectivity at our fingertips, it's never been more possible to collect reams of information about how individuals travel and engage with active transportation. 58% of American adults own smartphones, according to Pew Research, and this number is increasing.

On Interning at Island Press: Welcome to the New Age

By Zachery Moore / On July 28th, 2014

In this installment, Information Technology Intern Ashley Jordan discusses the path to, and the joy of, a job in technology.

Rants from the Hill: Towering Cell Phone Trees

By Michael Branch / On November 12th, 2013

Rants from the Hill is cross-posted from High Country News

Island Press Staff Picks - Evolution in a Toxic World

By Meghan Bartels / On October 25th, 2013

Today's pick, Evolution in a Toxic World, comes from our Marketing Assistant, Meghan Bartels.

The Beauty of Beauty: Aesthetics' Power in Design

By Admin / On December 17th, 2012

Lance Hosey, author of The Shape of Green, wrote an article for GreenBiz.com in which he reflected on the idea that technology's design could potentially reduce its manufacturing waste.

#ForewordFriday High Tech Trash

By Admin / On August 24th, 2012

This week, we celebrate the third release of our new E-ssential, Trash Backwards by David Naylor, with a selection from High Tech Trash. From Wired magazine:

Assuring Obama’s Commitment to Science

By [node:field_contributor] / On February 21st, 2011

This post was contributed to Eco-Compass by Emily Davis, development editor at Island Press. On Friday, John Holdren, advisor for Science and Technology to President Obama and former president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), sought to assure AAAS members that the President is committed to their cause.

The Renewable Energy City

By Peter Newman / On January 13th, 2009

The seven key innovations of resilient cities are set as city models, which will be detailed over the next several weeks here at "Eco-Compass." While no one city has shown innovation in all seven areas, some are quite advanced in one or two. The challenge for urban planners will be to apply all of these city characteristics together, to generate a sense of hope through a combination of new technology, city design and community-based innovation, which together will create the Resilient City. The first is city model is the Renewable Energy City.

The Pleasures of a Big Fat Book

By Ann Vileisis / On January 7th, 2009

Lately, I've enjoyed giving greater attention to what I eat and where it comes from. I've canned fresh local tuna, grown leafy greens and purple potatoes in my garden, baked fresh breads, learned the stories of my apples and berries, and generally taken a slow-food approach to nourishing my body. But last fall, I realized that I've been taking far less care with my mind.

technology

Pages