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Do you hoard wine corks like I do? Let's bust that stash with some upcycled wine cork crafts!

At its best, No Happy Cows offers a primer on some of the most pressing aspects of human, social, and planetary health, and in doing so makes a case for how intimately connected these separate...

Afraid that you're wasting money on heat? Here are the main spots in your house to check for leaks and gaps.

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There’s a new trend amongst natural home birthers getting attention by the media…the lotus birth. When I first heard the term, images from Ina May’s book   came to mind of women having natural,...

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From the school cafeteria to rural tomato farms, and all the way to pickets at the White House, people are challenging the ways in which government programs benefit big agribusiness to the...

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Check out these beautiful pendants made from reclaimed wine corks!W

The change of seasons always seems to bring about colds in my family.  As a teacher, I am repeatedly exposed to sniffles and coughs.  Even though I think I will build up immunity after so many...

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Think you know every energy source under consideration for home or commercial use? Check out these more offbeat options...

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  Anxiety disorders in children   A certain amount of anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child will go through different phases, which are usually only temporary and quite harmless. ...

Earth Policy Institute reports on the growth of bike share programs. From their humble origins in Northern Europe, the bike share has become an available form of alternative urban transportation in...

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Feeling guilty about the cereal boxes in your recycle bin? Pull 'em out and try some of these upcycled projects to give them a new life!

Research overwhelmingly shows if more women are educated, countries experience greater economic growth, lower infant and child mortality rates, and declines in the spread of HIV/AIDS infections,...

Water prices are rising in the UK. Here are some ideas for protecting your business from the increased costs.

Preparing in Advance For Medical Emergencies When it comes to facing an emergency in the home, the old Boy Scout motto of “be prepared” certainly comes to mind. Whether a loved one of yours has a...

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A new installment of the Pacha's Pajamas "transmedia experience" comes out, along with an activism campaign pushing for popular culture that nurtures kids.

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That light cardboard from old cereal boxes, frozen pizza boxes, or six packs is endlessly useful for crafting. It's sturdy, easy to cut, and flexible enough to use in all kinds of projects from...

The need for American citizens to become the policy-makers to create a just and sustainable food supply chain is urgent, because in the hands of the US government it has become increasingly unjust...

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A little foggy on the history of Earth Day? Not a problem: our friends at Kars4Kids have put together a great infographic highlighting the major events leading up to, and since, the founding of...

Some Earth Day History Like the sun rises in the East and sets in the West, Earth Day dependably falls on April 22 year in, year out. This year’s celebration, Earth Day 2013, marks the 43rd Earth...

Normally, I don’t even really cover Earth Day because I believe that we should take care of our planet every day of the year. However, this year Glass Dharma, the maker of reusable glass straws,...

Sometimes, fighting to protect the natural world can feel like a losing battle. Get inspired by this infographic that shows how far we've come.

What a rough week, between the bombing in Boston, the fire in Texas, the earthquake in Iran, and the people killed in Iraq car bombings. Take a moment to give them all some thought and be thankful...

“Sustainability.” How many times have you already heard this word today?

I took my first yoga class since the fall this week.  I practice yoga everyday, but winter travel makes it difficult to attend an actual class. The class was blissful, but I was surprised to feel...

I've gotten a number of pitches to profile/review air purifiers in recent years. Generally, I've turned them down. While I have no problem with cleaner indoor air - who does? - I know an awful lot...

Eco-friendly designs for children’s rooms An ecologically sustainable approach is becoming more and more popular in many walks of life, and with many individuals it is an extremely important part...

Pursuing your interest in health Green parenting is becoming increasingly popular today as families become more environmentally conscious and strive to find ways to reduce their negative effects on...

The Nitty Gritty on Cloth Diapering: Cleaning, Storing, Drying, Using, & Loving Hello! I’m Lisa from mummascorner.com and very privileged to be here with you today Today I’m sharing with you the...

A study by Fiona Crichton from the University of Auckland, titled “How the power of suggestion generates wind farm symptoms”, has found that the fear mongering over wind turbine syndrome actually...

Ample Earth's planned animated video "A World with No Bees" will explore the relationship between colony collapse disorder and neonicotinoid pesticides, and ask viewers to take action on this...

Heather Retberg stood on the steps of the Blue Hill, Maine town hall surrounded by 200 people. “We are farmers,” she told the crowd, “who are supported by our friends and our neighbors who know us...

If you were to walk down the street and ask five random strangers whether they believe efforts toward energy efficiency are a positive thing, chances are good they will all agree. If you ask those...

Q: What would you say are the most important steps we need to take as a nation to come up with solutions to climate change? Americans care more about the environment than ever before and the...

Many food allergies are very serious, even life-threatening.  Fortunately, my children do not suffer from any; however, I have friends and family that do. Does your child have food allergies?   As...

Although I don’t think you need special beauty products while you are pregnant, other than belly butter, you definitely want to use only natural products. Your skin and scalp absorb everything...

Being Smart and Green With Your Money There are many different ways to be smart with your money and make it not only go further, but be eco friendly at the same time. I have found that online...

Never mind those store-bought, toxic-filled cosmetic products; you can exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize your skin with an all-natural, homemade body scrub. The largest organ of your body will...

Some green news to wrap up the week… Even amid policy uncertainty in major wind power markets, wind developers still managed to set a new record for installations in 2012, with 44,000 megawatts of...

I am very particular about music.  I know what I like. I don’t want to listen to bad music, even if it is for my children. It is very rare to come across a children’s album that is by a musician on...

The NRDC's launched a celebration of great American craft beers... and the clean water than makes them possible.

It’s Spring, so you know what that means – it’s bug season. Depending on where you live, you may already be seeing flies, cockroaches, ants, and other bugs moving back into your house and yard. I...

The world is in transition from an era of food abundance to one of scarcity. Learn more about this frightening transition in chapter one of Lester Brown's Full Planet, Empty Plates.

Thanks to everyone who entered the Patagonia and PlanetShoes.com giveaway for Patagonia Advocate Week! We used a random number to choose a winner, and the winner is...... Ryan Joswiak who said: I...

It is pretty much common knowledge that Monsanto is an evil company amongst health and organic food advocates.  With the influx of genetically modified organisms into agriculture, the company has...

Recently over at The Guardian, a story on Procter & Gamble facilities achieving “zero waste” was published with much fanfare. I say bollocks. Here’s why. Procter & Gamble manufacture many of the...

Via Campesina, the world’s largest confederation of farmers with member organizations in 70 countries, has called Monsanto one of the “principal enemies of peasant sustainable agriculture and food...

Spring is in the air and millions of Americans are tending to their lawns — their needy, voraciously thirsty lawns. Grass lawns drink up a staggering amount of the water supply, and are always...

I love it when I discover a new children’s book that warms my soul! You Are a Gift to the World by Laura Duksta and illustrated by Dona Turner is just such a book. Coupled with it’s unique flip...

Sounds like the beginning of trailer for some bad creature feature on SyFy, right? Well, it's not... it's actually the beginning of a trailer for a documentary.