Holiday slow

Not much going on in the world of conservancies..most shops are closed for the holidays. The overwhelming story continues to be the horror around the Indian Ocean. Here's the latest from Tsunamihelp blog. And here's an incredible series of satellite photos showing the tsunami hitting Sri Lanka from Digital Globe.
While we digest this terrible story, here's couple of positive nuggets to keep us going. The first, despite all the red and blue talk, Americans of all beliefs think that protecting the environment is a good thing. From Howlings.
Finally, details on a new discovery that could have big implications.... producing sophisticated products from cheap goods, using little energy. Crumbtrail has the story.