Vote on Tuesday. Your Life Depends on It.
Tuesday, November 6, ELECTION DAY, is the most important day of this year, and maybe of this century. That may sound extreme – until you consider the utter devastation Super Storm Sandy has caused in New Jersey, New York, and
I am Voting for Barack Obama Because We are Greener than We Were Four Years Ago.
Are we “greener” than we were four years ago? Yes, we are, and Barack Obama deserves a lot of the credit. Despite strident anti-environmental opponents on Capitol Hill, President Obama has managed to use the power of his office – deployed
How You Can Avoid Eating Arsenic When You Cook Rice
Alarming levels of arsenic, a toxin that can cause bladder, lung and skin cancer, are showing up in rice. Why? It has to do with the way we grow food. Soil naturally contains some arsenic. But many of the pesticides
Looking for Meatless Monday Casseroles? Here You Go!
Farmers markets, roadside stands and bins in the grocery store are full of the ripe ingredients that combine to make recipes from La Tartine Gourmande, a new cookbook from Beatrice Peltre that emphasizes fresh, organic and seasonal cooking. The book
Eating Organic Produce Will Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Eating fruits and vegetables that are grown without pesticides reduces the amount of toxic chemicals you eat. If you choose organically farmed beef, you’ll also minimize your exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These conclusions seem obvious, but Stanford University put them
Simple, Non-Toxic Ways to Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is on the rise in the United States, a consequence of the climate change that is bringing more extreme weather conditions to many parts of the country. The Centers for Disease Control report that, “since 1999, 30,000
Safe, Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes Save Money and Reduce Waste, Too
Research commissioned by the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California showed that the lining in some kids’ lunch boxes contained high levels of lead. Lead can harm children even in minute amounts because it hinders brain development and can cause a variety
Save Money on School Supplies & Go Green: Swap
Back-to-school shopping can put a real dent in a family’s budget and create a carbon footprint a mile wide. To save money on school supplies, why not set up a swap with your neighbors and friends? You’ll save money and green
How Good Are Your Kids at Saving Energy?
How good are your kids at saving energy? Here’s your chance to find out. Team ENERGY STAR, the Environmental Protection Agency’s program to teach kids about energy efficiency, is holding an essay contest for kids. The purpose of
7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Tree Survey
A much-loved part of our natural scenery, trees bring harmony, tranquility, health and environmental well-being to a community. They add beauty to our yards and streets. They provide welcome shade on hot days. They act as a natural windbreak, muffle
