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13 (More!) Must-Read Books That Will Change How You See the World
It’s time to update your summer reading list with more must read books! It’s been almost a year since I wrot…
US Scores Low on G8 Climate Scorecards
Not only did the United States score dismally in the Happy Planet Index, its placement (7th out of 8 countries) in the G…
Is a Farm Coming to a Strip Mall Near You?
Growing food closer to where we live, both in urban centers and suburban tracts, is going to become more important as oi…
Thoreau’s Legacy Continues in New Anthology
Last year, the Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics joined together and went looking for interested citize…
Best Organic, Eco & Vegan Lipsticks
Most of us put lipstick on in the morning, but it doesn’t remain on our lips. You’ll see it on your coffee c…
Knocking the Wind Out of T. Boone Pickens
If you want to look at the history of American energy, just consider T. Boone Pickens. When Pickens founded Mesa Petrole…
Hermes Breeds and Breeds
With the more recent news of fashion industry giant Hermes breeding crocodiles to keep up with the demand for their exot…