Desert Ecosystems - Environment
Searing heat, vast dunes of sand and the occasional camel caravan. All the trademark features of a desert. Right? Wrong. Well, sort of wrong. While sun and sand tend to be the first things that come to mind when we think of the desert, they are ... [... more]
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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day - Environment
Earth Day first began in the 1970s as a day to create global awareness of the rather dire state our poor planet is in. Over the years, different issues have been center stage (such as pesticide pollution or nuclear waste). Today, its typically ... [... more]
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Obama's Plan For Change - Environment
His plan is ambitious. Overall his aim is to make the United States the leader in greening up our planet. It is ambitious but it is do-able. Everything from green cars to weatherizing America's homes, it is something that we can do if we all work ... [... more]
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Simple Tips Make A Big Impact - Environment
I recently volunteered for a non-profit organization that rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, seniors, and the disabled. The group is called Rebuilding Together. I'm a long time volunteer with the San Francisco chapter. I've been a ... [... more]
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Eco-Tips for Summer - Environment
The weather is hot, the days are long, we're cooking outside, sleeping under the stars, and swimming in the oceans. It's official. Summertime is in full swing. Here are some eco-friendly tips on enjoying the sun. The Barbecue: Nothing says summer ... [... more]
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Extinction of Medicinal Plants - Environment
Overharvesting of plants has been an issue for a long time now. Among the top natural healers that are at risk there are American Ginseng, used to improve memory; Black Cohosh, a common ingredient in natural menopausal treatments; Echinacea, for ... [... more]
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Strawbale Construction - Environment
As the story goes there were three little pigs who each built a house either from straw, sticks, or bricks to escape the big bad wolf. In the end, however, they all had to seek shelter in the house built from brick and mortar because the other ... [... more]
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Houseplants that Clean the Air - Environment
As usual, one article just leads to another. After thinking about the fumes and emissions from house paint in my last article, I starting thinking more about the air quality in my home. Specifically, about how houseplants can help clean the air ... [... more]
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How to Teach Your Kids to be Green - Environment
I was recently interviewed for a podcast titled Life of a Single Parent. The topic of discussion was how parents can teach their children to be green. The interviewer said many of her listeners had wanted to go green but just didn't know where to ... [... more]
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Reduce Your Carbon Foot Print - Environment
Carbon footprints measure the amount of CO2 you produce in your daily life. Everything from electricity use (turning on a light, blow drying your hair, and using your computer or turning on the TV.), to water consumption (taking a shower, washing ... [... more]
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Global Warming - Environment
I can't believe a year has already passed since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, but I'm sure, to many, it still feels like yesterday. There have been many stories this week covering the one year anniversary of this horrific event, but ... [... more]
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Green Collar Jobs - Environment
Blue collar, white collar, now green collar! We are definitely working our way up the rainbow in terms of employment. When it comes to green collar jobs I'm speaking of environmental-related positions. This awareness of our planet in peril has ... [... more]
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