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Step Right Up to Humane, Animal Free Circuses this Summer
You may have dreamed of running away to join the circus as a kid, but we can guarantee that there isn’t a wild ani…
What Are We Dumping Into the Gulf to ‘Fix’ the Oil Spill?
Remember all those old Sci-Fi movies where any and all problems can be fixed with nuclear weapons? Whether it’s a …
One Bag at a Time: Lisa Foster Changes Grocery Store Expectations
Lisa Foster, a former high school English teacher in Los Angeles, was living in Australia in 2005 (while her husband wor…
The White House Pens Oil Disaster Response Screenplay on Its Blog
Today in Hill/Street Greens, from the Hill… Know what spells efficiency? A 6,200-word blog post that attempts to d…
New Documentaries Shed Light on Global Environmental Crises
If you thought “Titantic” was a compelling disaster film, try wrapping your brain around the submersion of a…
Brave the Compost Pile With BioPod Plus
Even if you’re well aware of the benefits of composting your kitchen scraps, keeping smelly food waste and creepy-…
How to Build a Simple Scratch Post Your Cat Will Love
Does your cat scratch furniture, rugs, or walls around your house? Unfortunately you can’t stop your cat from scra…