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In Defense of the Cow: How Eating Meat Could Help Slow Climate Change

by Timothy J. LaSalle, Rodale Institue, Kutztown, PA on 07. 9.09
Food & Health

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Should we be eating more beef in order to slow global warming? It sounds counterintuitive, but it may be so: Cattle could be part of the whole ecological equation to solving climate change and restoring healthy, bio-diverse ecosystems. I am a vegetarian, but I maintain there is a place for grass-fed beef on family menus—and pasture-raised cattle in global warming solutions. Cows can help more than harm if they are sustainably raised.

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Drink Clos LaChance Wine to Save Endangered Hummingbird

by Kristin Underwood, Sacramento, CA on 07. 8.09
Food & Health

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This is neither a Honduran Emerald or Clos LaChance, but it is a hummingbird drinking nectar from a wine glass. Image via: HummingbirdsLiberty on Flickr.com

It may not be organic or biodynamic, and it might not be saving the planet, but drinking Clos laChance endangered hummingbird series wine will (help to) save one hummingbird species a year.

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WanderLust Festival Unites Sustainability With Simplicity in Tahoe

by Kristin Underwood, Sacramento, CA on 07. 7.09
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Dreamers, yogis, greens, lovers of the outdoors and fans of indie, alternative music, rejoice! The Wanderlust Festival is coming to town. Bringing with it some of the hottest names in music and some of the most experienced yogis around to offer a unique experience in a unique location.

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Should Al Gore Take on Hunger Next?

by Daniel Kessler, San Francisco, California on 07. 5.09
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Can Al Gore do for hunger what he did for global warming with An Inconvenient Truth? That's the goal of Action Against Hunger, a NGO dedicated to tackling world hunger. To recruit Gore, the organization has started a guerilla marketing campaign that makes it appear as if their film, No Hunger, is Gore's next film. A little investigation on their web site reveals that the group is really gathering petition signatures to present to Gore to convince him to make the film.

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Speak Up for Energy Independence Day

by Greg Haegele, Deputy Executive Director, Sierra Cl on 07. 3.09
Take Action

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Assembly Room, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed; and, in 1787, the U.S. Constitution was drafted. Image credit:Flockr, Dailyville photostream. Excerpted.

Perhaps that title is becoming common from those of us who've been fighting for clean energy for the U.S. instead of the same old dirty fossil fuels, but as chants of "Drill, baby, drill!" continue to emanate from some corners, we must stick with it.

We've hit summer's stride - It's time for the 4th of July holiday weekend, people are traveling, and gas prices are rising. The dirty energy crowd is keeping up with its same old dirty business - calling for the same old energy sources that pollute our planet. Clean energy creates jobs, boosts the economy and lowers our global warming pollution.

That's why we're using this Independence Day weekend to wish the U.S. a happy birthday and tell our decision-makers that the best gift our country can get is a clean energy economy.

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Eco-Activism, Charitable Donations, and You

by Jaymi Heimbuch, San Francisco, California on 07. 3.09
Take Action

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Photo via N.ico

Natural Papa is running a fundraiser drive that reminds us how vital taking action is to environmentalism. Some of the bigger names in the green blogosphere, including TheGoodHuman and TwilightEarth have gotten together to rally funds for some important environmental groups. And the best part is, you get a say in how the fundraiser goes down. Check out how this special eco-charity drive works.

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Ten Ways to Avoid Carbon from Barbecues This 4th of July

by Roberta Cruger, Los Angeles on 07. 2.09
Food & Health

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Hmmm, the smoky flavor of carcinogens give PAHs for thought. Photo via Flickr by brandi666

Stand out of the line of fire of smoky fumes. Sure, that's the first defense. But what about the dangers of grilled dogs, ribs, and salmon? I've long heard tales of how a charcoal grilled burger is the equivalent of a carton of cigarettes. So when flipping through Cure magazine at my acupuncturist’s office, I discovered an article from Lena Huang about “Good Grilling” with easy steps to reduce risk. If there’s 225,000 metric tons of CO2, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and other VOCs spewing into the atmosphere from 60 million BBQs across the country this holiday weekend, how about waving a flag this 4th of July over the carcinogens you eat?

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Enter MTV's Copenhagen Climate Video Challenge

by Daniel Kessler, San Francisco, California on 07. 2.09
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They used to play videos but now they air reality shows 24/7 that feature a bunch of rich knuckleheads. But MTV isn't all bad. In fact, they are sponsoring a really cool contest for youth around the climate negotiations in Copenhagen later this year. MTV is inviting its viewers to enter the Internews Earth Journalism Awards Competition by entering the MTV Positive Change category of the competition "with your best, most original piece of content on climate change for a chance to pick up your award in Copenhagen."

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