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Common Eco-Myth: Wind Turbines Kill Birds

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by John Laumer, Philadelphia April 6, 2006 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/04/common_misconce.php It's a given that anytime we post a story on wind power someone is going to comment that "turbines kill birds," suggesting that wind power may therefore be unacceptable. Compared to what? Hitting birds with automobiles (along with turtles, groundhogs, and deer)? … [Read more...] about Common Eco-Myth: Wind Turbines Kill Birds

Global Warming/Climate Change – what we can do about it

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http://eartheasy.com/article_global_warming.htm Climate Change is the most serious problem we face in the 21st century. Future generations are depending on us to do whatever we can to turn things around. The Union of Concerned Scientists, a group of over two thousand scientists, has concluded that global warming is beyond dispute, and already changing our climate. The … [Read more...] about Global Warming/Climate Change – what we can do about it

Poll: 75% of Americans Want More Federal Action on Global Warming

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http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2006/2006-03-15-04.asp NEWTON CENTRE, Massachusetts, March 15, 2006 (ENS) - A majority of Americans of all political beliefs are dissatisfied with what they perceive as weak federal leadership on global warming and energy issues, according to a public opinion poll released today. At the same time they support the growing number of state … [Read more...] about Poll: 75% of Americans Want More Federal Action on Global Warming

Oil Gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP Pipeline

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by Leonard Doyle The Independent / UK Tuesday, March 21, 2006 http://www.commondreams.org/headlines06/0321-06.htm Across the frozen North Slope of Alaska, the region's largest oil accident on record has been sending hundreds of thousands of litres of crude pouring into the Arctic Ocean during the past week after a badly corroded BPO pipeline ruptured. The … [Read more...] about Oil Gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP Pipeline

Bush-How much land can one ‘man’ destroy???

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http://www.savebiogems.org/yellowstone/takeaction.asp The Bush administration is now considering a proposal to expand a phosphate mining operation into the pristine Sage Creek and Meade Peak roadless areas of Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Phosphate mining has already released dangerous amounts of toxic selenium into the streams, groundwater and soils of this … [Read more...] about Bush-How much land can one ‘man’ destroy???

Befriend the Earth!

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© John W Travis M.D., M.P.H. Founder of first Wellness Center in the United States (1975); author Wellness Workbook and Wellness for Health Professionals; presently developing Infant Wellness=Planet Wellness. -------------------- When the air in cities becomes so toxic that allergic and sensitive individuals must wear masks and eye shields, there is trouble afoot. When … [Read more...] about Befriend the Earth!

How to Make Scented Stones

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I’m sure most of us have heard of if not seen the newest rage, Scented Stones. They liven up a room, car or even a gym bag with their aroma and yet don’t require anything to make them ‘work’ (unlike candles, that you have to burn)but to be honest I love my Soy candles way too much. It’s a simple process and you can get as unique as you’d like! You’ll need: • Plaster of … [Read more...] about How to Make Scented Stones

How to Make Handmade Paper

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Want a project that is FUN for both you and your children as well as an awesome way to recycle and turn it into a beautiful item?!!! It probably sounds harder than it is but making paper at home is EASY and FUN! Be creative!!! First you’ll need to make a ‘mold’. You can be elaborate but for our starters we’ll make this plain and simple! Get some wire or fiberglass … [Read more...] about How to Make Handmade Paper