Amazon Deforestation Increases Malaria by 48 Percent
June 18th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Malaria is a life-threatening tropical disease that is transmitted through mosquito bites. Caused by the parasite Plasmodium, this disease results [&hellip
Browsing the "Brazil" Tag
Lower Percentage of Forest Loss in Brazil & Indonesia than in US & Canada
April 29th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
There is a large global effort to stop the deforestation of Brazilian and Indonesian forests. This is an important thing [&hellip
World’s Largest Meat Exporter Pledges No Cattle from Deforested Amazon Areas
October 6th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
The world’s largest exporter of meat products announced that it has pledged to no longer purchase cattle raised in deforested [&hellip
Seasons iPhone App Makes Sure You Don’t Buy Strawberries in December
July 23rd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Once upon a time, everyone knew when certain fruits and vegetables were in season. But now that we get blueberries [&hellip
Sustainable Fashion’s Many Alternative Materials
September 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The word “clothing” implies a range of uses, from the purely utilitarian to the inarguably luxurious. Clothing keeps us warm [&hellip
The Valentine Gift of a Green Experience
February 5th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re interested in giving a gift that goes beyond tradition, look into the alternative option of an eco experience. [&hellip
Boost Your Health with Organic Energy Drinks
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When choosing your next energy drink, take note of the energy that was put into it to make it good [&hellip
Green Tea, Herbal Tea, and Beyond
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
You sit down with a steaming cup of tea and prepare to sip, slowly . . . but wait. Take [&hellip
Healthy, Organic Chocolate Indulgences
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Chocolate: the iconic sinful, decadent food. The idea that chocolate is, by its very nature "bad for you," is ingrained [&hellip
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