Organic Milk is Healthier for You, Study Shows
Organic milk is healthier and more nutritious than milk produced the old fashioned way. Scientists at Washington State University compared the milk that came from two groups of cows. The “old fashioned” cows had been fed a diet of
With More Natural Disasters, Do You Need More — or Different — Insurance?
Natural disasters aren’t going away any time soon. In fact, given the increasing effects that climate change is having on the weather, scientists expect the number of natural disasters globally to grow. You only need to review the skyrocketing frequency
Children Slammed by Typhoons, War Need Your Help – Today.
Kids should be able to be kids, right? They should be able to run and laugh and go to school and aim for a future that is bright and hopeful and full of promise. But for children in the Philippines
“Green” Home Renovation: Get the Lead Out!
Are you planning a green home renovation? Have fun coming up with new interior designs and imaginative ways to use your space! But while you’re plotting for the new, make sure to take proper precautions as you get rid of
“Green” Holiday Rentals Powered by Solar Energy
Green living doesn’t need to stop when you take a vacation. An increasing number of properties are available that offer close-to-nature lodgings that tread lightly on the earth. Our sponsors at Perfect Stays, a UK-based rental or “letting” agency specializing
Stop Idling Engines, Especially in Winter
The colder it gets outside, the more people want to heat up their cars inside – even before they get in the car. Leaving an engine to idle — in other words, turning the car on and leaving it on
Use the ‘So Kind’ Gift Registry to Simplify the Holidays
If right about now you’re really fretting about the commercialism of the holidays, take a deep breath, settle back, and click on the SoKind Registry. It’s a one-stop way to give meaningful gifts without getting caught up in the expensive
Swap Houses for the Holidays to Help You Stay Green
If you love to travel but hate the impact that many hotels may have on the environment, consider house swapping. Never heard of it? House swapping, says LoveHomeSwap.com, our sponsors for this article, is the practice of literally exchanging a
How Sustainable is Your Diet? Why Not Eat Bugs?
When you think of a sustainable diet, did it ever occur to you to eat bugs? Normally, it wouldn’t occur to us, either. But this provocative post from our sponsors at Ecocleen did. It’s so interesting, we wanted to share
Tornadoes Highlight Need for Sustainable Disaster Recovery
Tornadoes keep striking the Midwest like so many hammers pounding away at one nail after another. On Sunday, November 17, 81 tornadoes hammered southeastern Illinois, impacting as many as nine states total, killing eight people, flattening hundreds of homes, and
