Brita Belli
Posts by Brita Belli :
Saving the Ozark Riverways
The Current River has had a long history of neglect and exploitation. In the 19th and 20th centuries, deforestation and free grazing threatened its ecological health. Now, the biggest threats to the river are mismanagement and overuse.
Pollution and Secrecy in China
Air, soil and water pollution are rampant in China–but the country’s environment ministry keeps the public in the dark.
Gina McCarthy Is Obama’s Nominee for EPA Administrator
McCarthy has been commended for her communication with industry and her commitment to cutting emissions.
How Green Is That…Rain Gear?
Umbrellas, Boots and Slickers that Are Keeping It Green Ready to suit up for the wet weather and in the market for new gear? Stay dry with umbrellas, boots and slickers that can withstand the elements while keeping resource use to a minimum. 1. Each umbrella ($45) from Monsoon Vermont is unique—colorfully crafted from plastic […]
Chefs Collaborative Debuts Cookbook
The new cookbook from Chefs Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to building a more sustainable food supply, pays homage to the group’s innovative members.
Sounds and Tastes
A Review of Noisy Bug Sing-Along by John Himmelman and What’s in the Garden? by Marianne Berkes
The Green Movement’s Meat Dilemma
In This Is Hope: Green Vegans and the New Human Ecology (Earth Books), author Will Anderson, founder of greenvegans.org, lays out the hard numbers: 67 billion farm animals used to produce meat; 700 million people worldwide depending on farmed animals for much of their income; 1.5 planets’ worth of resources being used by humankind. He […]
The Efficiency Nightmare
“What if the virtuous Prius driver consumes more energy than the jerk in the Hummer?” asks Steve Hallett in his book The Efficiency Trap…
Mother’s Day Finds
GOODY BAG Altiplano is a small business in southern Vermont that sells fair trade jewelry and accessories from a community in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, supporting indigenous people and the environment. Their Recycled Cosmetic Bag ($32) is made from a Mayan blouse with hand-woven red and orange floral patterns and a suede leather trim. altiplano.com BLANKET BEAUTY […]