Nations With More Press Freedom Have Better Environmental Quality, Study Finds Well, this seems intuitive: a new Michigan University study published in the Social Indicators Research journal reveals that countries whose governments protect freedoms of the press also boast better environmental quality. The report additionally finds that a free press also leads to a fundamentally … [Read more…]
In developed countries, prescription eye wear is often subsidized by insurance. As such, it is a luxury often taken for granted. When frames suffer the slightest damage or go out of fashion, they are often tossed in the trash. A major element of living a sustainable life is reducing waste – or keeping materials out … [Read more…]
Make Your Own Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups I’m not alone when I say that Reese’s Peanut Butter cups are among my favorite dessert snacks. They’re just delicious – end of story. However, when it comes to watching your waistline, the last thing you should do is reach for the packaged variation. Instead, take 10 … [Read more…]
Making Better Choices by Going Eco-Friendly “Why should I go green?” is actually a good question to ask yourself as it gives you the opportunity to seek and find answers. Today, there are a lot of people who just go with the flow and decide to go green without even bothering to ask whether it … [Read more…]
The mother of all rides: Biking across America on the old Route 66 U.S. Bike Route 66 doesn’t exist quite yet. Like the old Route 66, Bike Route 66 is more an idea right now than a reality. But while the old road, which was decommissioned in 1985, has disappeared under Interstate 40 in parts … [Read more…]
Outspoken Climate Skeptic Now Admits Global Warming is Man-Made Despite the fact that, for years, a majority of climate scientists have been in agreement that rises in global temperatures are the result of human activity, there has remained a steadfast minority holed up in denial — though their numbers may be diminishing. In a statement, … [Read more…]
Harnessing the Power of the Wind The view of vast wind turbine farms onshore or out at sea is now commonplace across our changing landscape. The UK Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy states that by 2020 thirty-five to forty-five per cent of electricity needs must come from green resources, encouraging us all to become more energy … [Read more…]
There’s a battle heating up around GMO’s. GMOs, as you may know, are Genetically Modified Organisms. This includes seeds that are engineered to fight pesticides and weed killers. By the way, the pollen made by these GMO plants is likely contributing (if not a primary factor) to declining bee populations. Never mind… just buy the … [Read more…]
Stainless Steel Coffee Filter Is Reusable for Life I just learned about the AeroPress coffee maker, but I like what I see. It’s electricity-free and reportedly leaves fewer grounds in the coffee than a French press. It has overwhelmingly positive reviews on Amazon, so I trust it’s a quality product. If I could pick out … [Read more…]
Create Your Own DIY Solar-Powered USB Charger For All Your Portable Gadgets! With endless summer days still aplenty, there’s no better time to invest in a solar charger for all your gadgets. However, Joshua Zimmerman of the DIY site Instructables doesn’t think you need to spend any money in order to get your hands on … [Read more…]