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12:46 p.m. - 2008-12-21 take a bite out of global warming Do you choose organic food because you know you're protecting your family from potentially toxic chemicals? that's certainly one of my reasons. Lately I've added another to fight global warming. What's the connection? The current food system, from seed to plate to landfill, is responsible for as much as one-third of the world's human-made greenhouse-gas emissions. Livestock production alone, including factory farming and pasture-grazing animals, accounts for nearly one-fifth of all greenhouse-gas emissions - that's more than transportaiton. Move over Hummer, say hello to hamburger. Organic farms emit less than half the carbon dioxide of conventional farms and use up to one-third less fossil fuel energy, in part because they're not dependent on petroleum-based pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. And organic agriculture creates and maintains healthy soil, helping the earth act like a sponge that absorbs carbon from the atmosphere. In fact, long-term studies at the Rodale Institute indicate that if we transitioned just 10,000 medium-size farms to organic production, it would be the carbon-saving equivalent of taking one million cars off the raod. Remember that the next time you're waffling over whether to spend that extra dollar on organic apples. 1. EAT REAL FOOD. Products from trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, and multisyllabic additives take enormous energy to create. Choose energy-efficient items: fresh, whole foods with minimal or no packaging. 2. ENJOY MEATLESS MEALS. Cut out the cheeseburgers entirely, or just cut back. Go meatless at least once a week. And, if you choose to eat meat and dairy, go for organic options from small scale family farms. 3. LIVE LA VIDA LOCAL. Minimize your "foodprint" by buying from locally stocked supermarkets and farmers' markets. Get personal with your produce by becoming a member of a community-supported agriculture program or by visiting a U-pick farm. 
11:52 a.m. - 2008-11-19 lemonade award
Sorry I don't have an acceptance speech prepared but I will do my part by spreading the love to ten other blogs. And the winners are: TREASURE NATURE: Treasure nature for our future. IMAGINIF: Imagine if child protection and community child protection were serious business. LIVE LIFE VEG: Animals, Environment, Health and Eating Vegetarian. PLACES OF ATTRACTION IN GOA: A description of tourism in GOA. THE GOOD LIFE: Self-reliance for an uncertain world. SOLAR ENERGY GREEN LIFESTYLE: Learn about solar energy history and modern solar power technologies. Find solar applications for your home and cool solar gadgets for you. SELF IMPROVEMENT, RAMBLINGS AND MUSINGS: A self improvement blog with inspirational quotes and commentary. FORCED GREEN: Living a natural life in an industrial world. THE GREEN REPORT: Environment, green building, green energy, natural medicine and ecological practices. The rules of this award for recipients: 1.Put the logo on your blog or post. 2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! 3.Be sure to link to your nominees within your post 4.Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. 5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.
9:27 p.m. - 2008-11-18 287
We all know pollution and toxins are bad for you. But THE ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP recently tested 10 Americans for 400 chemicals and traces of 287 of them showed up in their blood. This study, probably the deepest analysis of this issue, also discusses the most vulnerable demographic on the planet...newborns.
11:22 p.m. - 2008-09-28 every click counts
The Environmental Working Group is a group that works to protect you and your family, especially babies, children and infants in the womb, to health problems contributed by a wide array of contaminants found in food and household products.
11:05 p.m. - 2008-09-17 reconstructed clothing
All of the items on Redewin are created from used garments—they take button-ups, t-shirts, dresses, doilies, sweaters, jeans, etc, and stitch them together to create innovative, intriguing new fashion blends. The clothes are creative and singular—and they elevate the term ‘recycled clothing’ to new fashionable heights. The site features a wide range of items—from men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing lines to re-stitched pillows, everything gets the chic, reconstructed treatment at Redewin. And shopping online is a lot easier than making your own recycled clothing.
8:54 a.m. - 2008-09-10 soap up for a good cause
One with Nature helps to fund research efforts and create public awareness with the non-profit environmental organization, FoEME (Friends of the Earth Middle East). It is the mission of this partnership, to help preserve the Dead Sea.
2:36 p.m. - 2008-08-13 david babaii for wildaid
David Babaii for WildAid’s products are free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, and animal products. And of course, free from all animal testing. Even better, David Babaii for WildAid further supports the beauty in nature by donating ten percent of all profits to WILDAID, the global wildlife conservation organization, to help save our endangered animals.
4:34 p.m. - 2008-08-09 the al gore challenge
For those of you who don't already know, Al Gore gave an inspirational speech in D.C. on July 17th, challenging the world to make the changes necessary to save the environment. For those of you who missed it, here is a recap.
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