Before or after the election, protecting our kids from toxic chemicals is a top priority. Please read this guest post from Cassidy Randall, Campaign and Outreach Manager for the great group Women’s Voices for the Earth, who is leading a campaign to get toxic ingredients out of Tide detergent.’ “Baby Emma just found out Tide’s […]
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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 in many communities along America’s East Coast, including in my own backyard. Storms like Sandy, […]
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 primarily through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of […]
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 and herbicides used on conventional farms add much more arsenic to the ground. Consumer Reports, […]
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 itself features everything I like in a collection of recipes: simple directions, straightforward lists of […]
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 to the test. In a recent analysis of 230 field studies and 17 human studies […]
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 people have been reported as getting sick with West Nile Virus. Occasionally, an infected person may […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Tree Survey
412viewsA 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 street sounds and other noise, and provide important habitat for wildlife. They help filter the […]