thumbnail1One of the nation’s most widely-used herbicides has been found to exceed federal safety limits in drinking water in four states, but water customers have not been told and the Environmental Protection Agency has not published the results.
Archive for August, 2009
Bicycle Superhighways in Copenhagen
Forty years ago Copenhagen was just as car-clogged as anywhere else but now 55% of the population choose the bicycle. 37% in the Greater Metropolitan area. Copenhagenizing is possible anywhere.
Grandpa Elliott from New Orleans
Grandpa Elliot was part of Playing for Change. A great organization that Unites People though Music. Read the Article about Grandpa Elliott at: www.adistinctivestyle.com
Bottled Water is a Marketing Trick–It’s the Next Empire!
Recently-released documentary Tapped takes a behind-the-scenes look at the bottled water industry, bringing a critical perspective to issues such as BPA, the water industry cycle, infrastructure, and the waste and oil consumption related to the plastic bottles.
“Acid Test” documentary on ocean acidification
Dive into the NRDC’s new documentary Acid Test and you’re immediately immersed in a beautiful undersea world complete with vibrant coral reefs, graceful kelp beds, and rhythmic schools of fish.
Remembering Woodstock Forty Years Ago
The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969 drew more than 450,000 people to a pasture in Sullivan County. For four days, the site became a countercultural mini-nation in which minds were open, drugs were all but legal and love was “free.”
500 billion plastic bags are consumed each year
500 billion plastic bags are consumed each year
10 Best Foods to Fight Aging
They contain folate, calcium, and other nutrients that support bone health, protect against cognitive decline, and help prevent age-related eye problems. Diets high in cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli and cabbage, help reduce risk of memory loss …
DIY Natural Scents for Your Home
Reacquaint yourself with plant fragrances by incorporating these health-enhancing essential oils into your life.
Eco-friendly Vacation
“Ecofriendly family vacation” may sound like an oxymoron, what with the gas your thirsty car will devour, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these steps to streamline waste and tread lightly, even on a long jaunt.
















