How to Increase Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard
May 8th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Earlier this year, the United Nations came out with the most alarming report to date about the state of the [&hellip
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Solar Lights: Nokero Introduces New Solar Light Bulb In Zimbabwe
October 22nd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
from Solar Love Solar Lights: Nokero Introduces New Solar Light Bulb In Zimbabwe I received this news and Zimbabwe photo [&hellip
$300 Million Fund From ReNewAll Targets Clean Energy Projects
October 21st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
From CleanTechnica ReNewAll, a California financing solutions company, is now tackling head-on the call for clean energy projects, with $300 million [&hellip
10 Climate Change Videos to Watch Now
May 11th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
These 10 climate change videos feature sustainability leaders from around the world in short and long clips to help spread the word about climate action
The Health Effects of Fracking that We Should be Talking About
May 5th, 2015 | by Lynn Fang
Countless individuals have experienced related symptoms from exposure to fracking-related chemicals. Common symptoms or complications from those living near fracking sites include
Songbirds are Disappearing: New Documentary Sheds a Light
March 27th, 2015 | by The Green Divas
Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate, and we're losing more than just the beautiful sounds of spring. The Messenger is a new documentary that looks at what's happening to songbirds and what we can do
Do We Want a Sustainable Food System?
March 6th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Do American's really want a sustainable food system? What do recent shifts in the food industry mean for our bellies and our budgets
Sustainable Investment: Build the Climate Impact Fund with Oroeco
January 27th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Sustainable investment has never been this fun: Oroeco is building the world's first Climate Impact Fund and needs YOUR help. Vote today to build the Fund
Can Daikon Save the Planet? How this Vegetable can Help Conservation & Farming
December 19th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
My partner and I recently joined a CSA and while we’re generally stoked on the foods we’ve been getting, daikon [&hellip
Powerlessness & Gratitude: Message from post-Sandy NJ
November 6th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We are in northern, New Jersey. We were hit pretty hard by Sandy, but from what I can tell, we got off easy compared to lower Manhattan, Queens and the Jersey shore. We experienced 5 days of powerlessness. By day 3 I stopped flicking light switches, and quickly adjusted to candlelit dinners and huddling around the fireplaces for warmth, light and quietude.
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