Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated its 40th birthday. And as we have already pointed out, th…
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5 Urban Farming Ideas for Your Own Backyard
Growing your own food has gone beyond the hippie counter-culture of the ’60s. With the advent of books by the like…
The Lazy Woman’s Top 10 Tips for Saving the Planet
In the earth-friendly circles in which I travel, I meet a lot of extremely dedicated eco-activists. They are all outrage…
7 Bizarre Beauty Treatments That Need to Go
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? So that means beauty treatments are also in the eyes of the participant. Bu…
Feel the Spill: Pro Surfer Mary Osborne’s Mission to the Gulf
In early August, a delegation from my hometown of Portland, Oregon will be journeying to the gulf to witness the tragedy…
The New Green Is Blue: How Blue Is the Ocean? And More Thoughts on Eating Fish
At one time fish was my go-to food choice when I was feeling worried about supporting the corporate meat industry. Hey, …
Be at One with the Ocean: Contemplations on Eating Fish and Fishless Fridays
I love fish. Poached salmon. Bouillabaisse. Absolutely sublime sushi. How can I say no to seafood? And why would I? Sylv…
Sustainable? Toxic? Make the Right Fish Pick with the Seafood Watch App
As we head into summer, you’ve got clambakes, grilled mahi-mahi, and all sorts of other seafood delectables to loo…