The things we do at home to live sustainably just aren’t enough to protect our families from climate change, or toxic chemicals in our air, food and water. This is why every citizen should get involved with the eco-friendly causes that matter to you.
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the state of the climate emergency in August 2021 was declared “a code red for humanity.” While the terrifying report …
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These days, it’s almost impossible not to feel angry about the role that Wall Street and the Big Banks have had in defrauding customers, destroying the planet, evading taxes, and …
The majority of our days is spent at work. Even so, a surprisingly small number of us think about the environmental impact of our office lifestyles on the planet. Although …
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Every summer, millions of people world-wide travel far from home to enjoy holidays, vacations and family visits. All this moving around uses a lot of resources and generates a lot …
Anne Lappé once said: “Every dollar we spend is a vote for how we want the world to be.” And, to a great extent, this is true—especially when it comes …
Many regions have declared September “Local Food Month.” It’s not a national celebration yet, but let’s hope it doesn’t become one. Every month should be local food month, and here’s …
It’s that exciting, hopeful time of year again: All the seed catalogs have arrived and it’s time to plan your garden and buy seeds. But what most gardeners don’t know …
There are a lot of myths about our ability to “feed the world.” Many people think that without high-tech inputs like genetically engineered crops (GMOs), pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, we …
What’s not to love about a bike? It’s low-cost transportation powered by renewable energy, a low-impact exercise for almost everyone in the family to enjoy, and an essential ingredient to …
Overpopulation is a controversial subject and usually brings up tough conversations about the ethics of government control of family size. But what if we could limit population growth and create …
Did you know that over 70% of foods in your grocery store contain Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients? The most common foods that are genetically modified, or “engineered,” include corn, soy, …
With looming environmental problems that seriously threaten our continued comfort on this planet, “voting with our dollars” is simply not enough. Not that anyone ever said it was. But we …
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