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Gut Check West: 3 Reasons Why California Is Still Cool
Growing up in the industrial Midwest, “California Dreaming” was more than just a song. It was an homage to s…
The Oil Spill Next Door: Size Matters
There are a lot of ways you can measure the scope of the BP Gulf spill crisis. Size is one of them. To help you get some…
Behind the Scenes of Payless’ Zoe & Zac with Summer Rayne Oakes
Last year, eco model and environmental activist Summer Rayne Oakes launched a line of eco-friendly footwear and accessor…
Jason Mraz + Bahar Shahpar = Sustainably Sexy
Jason Mraz When I got an email from Bahar Shahpar that she’d be styling singer Jason Mraz at the 52nd Annual Gram…
A Sustainable New Year’s Wish
For five weeks beginning January 13th, I’ll be working with a small group of 7th and 8th grade girls interested in…
Eating Local in the Desert
On a trip to the high desert community of Joshua Tree, Calif., I was happy to see a Saturday morning farmers’ mark…
A Simple Tip to Lower Your Blood Pressure
My boss has hypertension. And about two years ago, he nearly died. He was hundreds of pounds overweight, but because of …