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The Mvskokee Food Sovereignty Initiative has instituted an annual Food Sovereignty Symposium.

At this year’s event, Sally Auger and Diane Wilson presented Dream of Wild Health, a visionary program in Hugo, MN. On a ten-acre farm, youths and families are nurtured in body, mind, and spirit. Through three youth programs, kids and teens learn about responsibility, [...]

Auld Lang Syne is on my mind today, not only because it’s what is traditionally sung at midnight, but because of what it means.  Auld Lang Syne is sung at this time because it symbolizes endings and new beginnings.  The noise and bustle of the holidays is over and we are entering a hopeful new [...]

Continuing this mini blog series about everyday actions regular people can take to help create sustainable environments, here are five more tips!
1. Are you still using that old leaf blower?  Raking is much better for the planet, not to mention your health!  The same is true for a push mower instead of a gas-powered or [...]

Everyone’s talking green.  It’s on the news, in magazines, in newspapers, and on countless websites.  There’s a lot to know and a lot to be considered, but you don’t have to be a rocket scientist, have a green thumb, or let your hair grow and start giving everyone the peace sign.  It’s very easy to [...]

Cell phones are ubiquitous accessories these days, almost appendages for some of us. Have you ever considered the impact your constant connectedness could have? For instance does your provider do any of the following:

- Donate regularly to Greenpeace, Defenders of Wildlife, Doctors Without Borders, and Natural Resources Defense Council?
- Oppose drilling in the [...]

We like to think that we are progressing with time. While it is true in many instances, it is not always the case. A great example is, of course, the Dark Ages. Eratosthenes back in Ancient Greece was just a few miles off when calculating the circumference of the Earth - certainly did way better [...]

I have to say that today’s Live Expo event in Plano (Dallas area) was impressive in many ways. I had no idea that so many people would show up to learn about green products and services. To see that all these DFW people are interested in making their lifestyles more sustainable was really encouraging! (And it was great to [...]

As CFLs now account for 25% of light bulbs purchased in the US,  mercury content in CFL bulbs is becoming a common concern, and rightfully so, as mercury exposure can cause severe health consequences: brain and kidney damage, and birth defects.
 
But since mercury pollution is nothing new, and certainly didn’t start with the invention and production [...]

I’ve been doing some research on solar panels - trying to find the best and most practical solution for our home to become more sustainable. Earth4Energy came up in a few Google searches.
If you are a complete novice to the solar energy (like I was ) the claim looks great - for as little as [...]

It is amazing how many people never heard of the Great Pacific Garbage patch - at least most of my friends haven’t. Twice the size of Texas, this massive vortex of trash (mostly plastic) is floating around, poisoning the marine life and eventually - our dinner plates. The main problem with plastic is that it doesn’t really biodegrade into the earth matter, water and carbon dioxide. Under the influence of the sun plastic degrades into smaller pieces - consumed by the sea organisms and entering the food chain.