Category Archives: Earth Matters

Stats + Facts | The Coral Triangle and its significance for conservation

Posted on September 13, 2011 by dianhasan

Six of the seven of the world’s species of turtles are found in Indonesia. Indonesia provides important nesting, migration routes and foraging grounds for many species.  ~ WWF  The Coral Triangle – the nursery of the seas – is the … Continue reading →

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Stats + Facts | The plight of the world’s ocean and her contents

Posted on February 3, 2011 by dianhasan

They say that a picture tells a thousand words, and can travel across borders. When a picture is that compelling, often no translation is required. Such is true in photojournalism. The reverse can also be said, about attaching statistics and … Continue reading →

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Street-Level Innovation | Electric Folding Bike from Volkswagen (VW)

Posted on June 11, 2010 by dianhasan

What looks more like a playful and innocent kid bike is actually Volkswagen’s answer to the low-emission urban transport solution. Named “bik.e”, it is an electric folding bike that folds into the size of a car’s spare tire and can … Continue reading →

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Street-Level Innovation | The Suitcase Bike

Posted on June 11, 2010 by dianhasan

The Suitcase Bike was a design concept that made its appearance in 2009. It now looks destined to make it into production. Slated to be available by late 2010, it’s priced around US$400. Fully assembled into a medium-sized suitcase (duh…!!!). … Continue reading →

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Street-Level Innovation | A pedal-powered Pizza Joint & Microbrewery that comes to you

Posted on April 21, 2010 by dianhasan

People from Portland, Oregon are known for their affinity to biking, making Portland the most bike-friendly city in the US. And the diverse use of the ubiquitous bicycle is well recorded around the world. Personal transportation?… Check! Eco-friendly transportation?… Check! … Continue reading →

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Street-Level Innovation | Have wheel, will travel. Urban folding bike

Posted on April 21, 2010 by dianhasan

Related to my previous post, here’s another solution for eco-friendly urban transportation. A folding bike that really folds into minimal space – the circumference of its wheel. “I couldn’t find a folding bicycle I liked…I wanted something that could take … Continue reading →

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Street-Level Innovation | A chain-free bike for urban dwellers

Posted on April 21, 2010 by dianhasan

Don’t be fooled by the first appearance, the manufacturer claims you don’t need to join the circus to be able to ride this bike. A realistic attempt to design “a better mousetrap”, in the form of a better bike for … Continue reading →

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What does the future hold? Periodic patches of grey clouds and light drizzle, but overall a sunny outlook! [6 of 6]

Posted on March 26, 2010 by dianhasan

By Dian Hasan | March 25, 2010 Gazing into a crystal ball to ponder about the future is always exciting. For some, this may be a fictional idea with less quantifiable proof, while for others it’s a reality of consulting … Continue reading →

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What does the future hold? Periodic patches of grey clouds and light drizzle, but overall a sunny outlook! [3 of 6]

Posted on March 26, 2010 by dianhasan

By Dian Hasan | March 25, 2010 Gazing into a crystal ball to ponder about the future is always exciting. For some, this may be a fictional idea with less quantifiable proof, while for others it’s a reality of consulting … Continue reading →

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What does the future hold? Periodic patches of grey clouds and light drizzle, but overall a sunny outlook! [2 of 6]

Posted on March 26, 2010 by dianhasan

By Dian Hasan | March 25, 2010 Gazing into a crystal ball to ponder about the future is always exciting. For some, this may be a fictional idea with less quantifiable proof, while for others it’s a reality of consulting … Continue reading →

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