What the Heck is Fracking? And Why Don’t You Want It Anywhere Near Your Water?
It sounds like it could be a new dance (“Let’s do the frack!”). Or maybe it’s a cool way to clean your house (“I really fracked my floor this week; it looks great now!”) But it’s not. Fracking is short
Putting on Lipstick Shouldn’t be so Risky. It Won’t Be – if You Support the Safe Cosmetics Act
If you’re anything like me, when you buy lipstick or eye make-up, it’s because you want to look better, not feel worse. But many cosmetics contain questionnable ingredients that have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and asthma and respiratory
Skin Cancer is Scary and Ugly. Here’s What Mine Looks Like.
Skin cancer is scary and ugly. I should know. I’ve had it seven times. And every time, I’ve had to have it cut out or burned off in order to control it. Why do I get skin cancer so often?
Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Sunscreens: Everything You Need to Know
The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to avoid getting a sun burn. That means NOT laying out in the sun with no shade, unlike this person. But after you’ve taken all the right steps – stayed out
Top 10 Eco-Ways to Keep Cool While the Planet Heats Up
Do you love summer but hate the heat? Me, too, especially when it’s combined with the high humidity we have where I live in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Here’s how I keep cool when 100+degree heat waves roll through town:
Dry Your Clothes for Free
Want to do your laundry the eco-friendly way? It’s a simple, two-step process: 1) Wash most everything in cold water (The only thing I wash in hot water is towels.) 2) Hang your laundry out to dry. Benefits? • Save
Charcoal is out. What’s in – and Eco?
If you’re still grilling with charcoal, I’ve only got one question for you: Why? Most grills use either natural gas, propane, charcoal, or electricity. Of these options, charcoal emits more carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and soot than any of the
I took her camping; she took her iPod.
We started taking our kids camping when they were both still in diapers. They were used to playing outside anyway, so camping seemed normal, only better, since they got to sleep in a tent and roast marshmallows around a live
What About the INSIDE Air You Breathe? 5 Steps to Keeping it Clean.
We spend at least 85% of our time breathing indoor air, yet we spend 85% of our time worrying about outdoor air pollution! I asked Lori Denis (photo below right)for ideas on simple steps that keep the air inside fresh
My County Finally Did It! What About Yours? Our New Plastic Bag “Tax.”
Last week, the County Council for Montgomery County, MD, where I live, finally voted to start charging consumers a nickel for each plastic or paper single-use bag they take at the check-out counter. The new environmental law, which goes into
