From http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/take-action/ Ban Fracking on 9/13 — Spread the Word! Mark your calendar: Call the White House at (888) 498-2945 tomorrow and tell the President to Ban Fracking! Help build the momentum by spreading the word for the National Call-in Day to Ban Fracking — Tuesday, Sept. 13th! http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/take-action/
Many people have exercise bikes in their home or at their gym. I haven’t taken the time to figure out how much energy could actually be generated, but there are lots of ideas about generating electricity from stationary bikes (which people are using anyway). Generally speaking (very generally), one hour of good bike riding can … [Read more…]
Whether it’s lighting or heating, or insulation or the habits you have, you can save money in your home. Start with a home energy audit and learn what you can do to save as much as 50% every year.
At a time when we are learning a lot about the destruction we are causing to our planet through our actions here, it’s really great to take a moment to be reminded of the beauty, and beautiful experiences, that our planet offers us humans. Coming across this video today, I wanted to share it with … [Read more…]
“Take USDA Organic as an example. When you buy USDA Organic, you buy food that has been grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The seal doesn’t guarantee that animals have been allowed to feed outside; it doesn’t mean that the produce is seasonal or locally grown; and it doesn’t mean that the farm offers its laborers a decent living wage. Moreover, as earning the label requires time, resources, and money, many small farmers simply cannot afford certification. As a result, products carrying the USDA Organic seal tend to come from large industrial farms or agricultural conglomerates. Although the seal is one of the most trusted eco-labels in agriculture, for many environmentally conscious consumers, it’s woefully inadequate” (National Green Pages, 2011).
if you’ve ever wondered how to preserve tomato seeds, you’re in luck. This video is going to show you how. The most surprising thing for me was the moldy scum was actually a good thing.
Which is better? A Crockpot or a solar cooker? Who cares. Use both crockpots and solar cookers. Either is better for you and the environment than a microwave or cooking with gas on the stove.
The more I dig into learning about fracking, as well as the oil and gas industry’s responses to it, the more certain I am that the earthquakes felt on Aug. 23 in Colorado and Virginia were man-made. Whether it happened because of the initial fracking, or because of the thousands of gallons of salt water … [Read more…]
A recent United Nations report concluded that a global shift toward a vegan diet is necessary to combat the worst effects of climate change. And the UN is not alone in its analysis. Researchers at the University of Chicago concluded that switching from a standard American diet to a vegan diet is more effective in the fight against climate change than switching from a standard American car to a hybrid. And a German study conducted in 2008 concluded that a meat-eater’s diet is responsible for more than seven times as much greenhouse-gas emissions as a vegan’s diet is. (PETA)
Even if you think fracking is a good idea, currently wells are being sold in a ponzi-type environment, at 5-10 times their potential earnings. It will not end well. How to at least slow fracking for now while the effects of such a harmful practice can be studied: If you are in the United States, … [Read more…]