Tag: United States - Page 16
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New Study Strengthens Link Between Obesity, Diabetes and BPA
BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested.
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Why Corporate Fat Cats Love Ethical Consumerism
Buying green and Fair Trade is a good thing. But it should not be confused with voting.
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Happy Valentine's Day, Big Oil. Love, the GOP. (Photo)
One Congressional staffer has some fun with a bill that's stuffed with goodies for the oil industry.
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Even Farmers Cry When Lambs Are Led to Slaughter
A farm-to-table dinner reveals insights on why farmers do what they do.
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"Buy One, Give One" Condoms Help Spread the Love in Haiti
When you buy condoms in America, you could be providing protection for couples in Haiti too.
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Opponents of Keystone XL Aim for 500,000 Anti-Pipeline Pledges in 24 Hours
Green leaders issue a global, social media-based rallying call to push back against an effort to pass the tar sands oil pipeline through the Senate tomorrow.
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How a Village Became a Hub for Resilience and Rock & Roll
From a "five star gas station" to a leading music venue, some old cotton mills in rural North Carolina are becoming a hub of a new economy.
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Electric Bike RV is Tiny House on Wheels
A DIY electric bike/quadricycle doubles as a temporary home for one San Francisco surfer.
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What Can Landowners and Communities Do About Fracking?
Fracking is undoubtedly a contentious issue, even more so when your community is at stake. Here's what you can do about it.
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Professor Explains Why Planners Have to Take Agenda 21 More Seriously
Andrew Whittemore suggests some tactics in Atlantic Cities. Alas, I think they are not enough.
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Why Environmentalists Should Think Like Pro Athletes
From footballers to artists, successful human beings learn to evoke a heightened state of consciousness. The environmental movement must do the same.
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Local T-Shirts, Organic Cotton and Serious Renewable Energy: Q&A with Eric Henry of TS Designs
From organic cotton to 100% local teeshirts, TS Designs has some of the most sustainable practices in the industry. Join us to discuss sustainability, peak oil and resilient business.
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How Refugees are Cultivating a Garden and Growing Community
A community garden in Atlanta proviudes refugees from around the Globe a space to grow food, share their culture and to build community as a result.
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How Compost Gets You High (Literally)
A common micro-organism in compost can literally act as a mind-altering substance. And that's why dirt smells so good.
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Solar is Contagious. How Does It Turn Into a Social Virus?
Every time a solar panel is installed, it becomes more likely that neighbors will also take the plunge. The solar industry must harness the power of community.
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Controlling Invasive Species Through Brunch and Birth Control
Many invasive species are wreaking havoc on farms and wildlife. But what's a vegetarian supposed to make of the trend to hunt them down?
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FAIL: BMW Brands Freezing Weather Front in Europe "Cooper"
A freezing front named "Cooper" creates chaos across Europe. Photos from Italy where unusually heavy snow damages olive trees.
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Obama Admin Fast-tracks Offshore Wind Power in Mid-Atlantic
Currently the US has only one offshore wind power project approved, and none built, while constuction pushes ahead in Europe and China.
