Don’t Mess with Grandma
Michigan farmer & grandmother Lynn Henning talks about how she challenged dirty feedlots in her state & won the prestigious Goldman Prize in the process.
Lessons from Swine Flu
The scare surrounding the H1N1 “swine flu” virus is mostly gone, but the circumstances that led to the pandemic are more worrisome than ever.
Are Volcanoes Causing Global Warming?
Volcanic eruptions contribute to short-term global warming effects, but they hardly compare to the pollution we are putting into the atmosphere every day.
Is Eating Organic Worth It?
Presented with two equal-priced apples or cheeses—one organic and the other produced with conventional methods—which would you choose? Does the 10-40% higher price tag on the organic product influence your decision?
Will Whaling Return?
The International Whaling Commission has been debating whether or not they should lift a 25-year ban on commercial hunting in favor of allowing limited whaling rights.
New Report Shows Fragrance Risk
The nonprofit Women’s Voices for the Earth recently released a report on the dangers of fragrances in household products on to consumer health.
Eating Bananas Bad For The Rainforest? No!!!!!!!!
Is it true that bananas are taboo for anyone who is concerned about rainforest destruction? Even if I seek out “fair trade” or organic bananas?
Semana del 20/6/10
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué es papel "kenaf"? Según lo que he oído, es bueno para el ambiente. ¿Pero cuales son exactamente sus beneficios y dónde puedo obtener yo algunos?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿BUENO, así que emiten los teléfonos celulares radiación peligrosa o no? ¿Si eso es el caso, cuáles teléfonos son más seguros que otros y qué podemos hacer para minimizar exposición?
Changing the College Mindset
The green movement came as more of a slap than an epiphany. Sitting on the floor of my college dorm room, I was surrounded by pizza boxes, notebooks and paper cups by the dozen.
Join Hands Against Drilling
On June 26, people worldwide will participate in the Hands Across the Sand campaign to protest offshore oil drilling and to support legislation for clean energy.