Community-Supported Agriculture is the Affordable Way to Go Organic For most consumers, organic produce is an appealing alternative that they just can’t afford. High price tags don’t exactly encourage the nutritionally curious to make the switch to healthier, pesticide-free greens. But what if there was another way to obtain fresh, organically-grown fruits and vegetables, and […]
The Turks and Caicos government has banned jet-skiing, waterskiing & spearfishing & is focusing on wastewater “pretreatment” for area hotels to curb chemical & fertilizer runoff…
Walking Tours Are a Great Way to See The World, at Your Own Pace
How to Use Your Shares to Change Company Environmental Behavior If you own stock, whether it be a few shares or a large portfolio, you have the right to attend annual meetings and to try—like Judy Holiday in The Solid Gold Cadillac—to influence company policy. An increasingly popular tactic, shareholder activism is the muscle in […]
How Safe Are Feminine Hygiene Products? Many people remember the hundreds of tampon-related Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) cases in the early 1980s. Since then, warnings have been inserted in tampon boxes, and the safety of menstrual products has seldom been much of an issue. Yet there are still toxins in tampons and sanitary pads. And […]
Environmental Designs Stir Things Up in the Eco Kitchen While the kitchen is the center of most American homes, it's often an afterthought when it comes to making environmental improvements. But considering that the kitchen consumes 20 to 40 percent of household energy, it's really a good place to concentrate your efforts. E, with the […]
If you’re looking for natural fiber clothing that’s easy on the environment, there have never been so many good earth-friendly options…
“There's no place like home,” said Dorothy as she clicked her heels together and thought of Kansas. Most Americans would agree. With all the modern conveniences we now enjoy-from VCRs to takeout pizza-it's no wonder more people are staying home these days. Unfortunately, high-tech homes have a cost-according to a special report to the Massachusetts […]
The Medicinal Trade in Animals and Plants Reaches Epidemic Proportions During a 1983 auction in South Korea, the bidding for an especially-prized black bear specimen grew incredibly intense, finally stopping at $55,000. The winning bidder didn't get a trophy for his den, but instead a small fleshy mass-the animal's gall bladder, believed in Asia to […]
Will Congress Reauthorize a 19th Century Giveaway? When President Clinton announced a deal last summer to prevent the New World gold mine from being developed next to Yellowstone National Park, it was widely hailed as an environmental victory. Environmentalists, though, were quick to point out that stopping the mine was only part of the battle. […]
