Jul 31, 2011
Jul 30, 2011
Designing safer chemicals - from the get-go
http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110729/full/news.2011.448.html Proactive toxicology...not just possible, but critical.
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green chemistry,
safer chemicals,
toxicology
Jul 29, 2011
What's a vegan to do in Branson?
What's a Vegan to Do in Branson? Plenty! Such as bike, hike nature trails, eat great food, and watch Liverpool Legends
Jul 28, 2011
Building artificial reefs off Fla's coast
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2011/07/17/volusia-flagler-take-advantage-of-deals-on-materials-to-build-reefs.html More reefs being built to host aquatic life in central Florida/Daytona region.
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artificial reefs
Permaculture taking off: community microclimate earth-saving agriculture
A viable, healthier, more equitable and earth-saving alternative to destructive large-scale factory/industrial farms. In the New York Times today.
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permaculture
Jul 27, 2011
Tiger caught in cruel trap dies as forests destroyed
Others pay the price of greed. Rare Sumatran tiger suffers 7 days in human-made trap and dies.
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deforestation,
sumatran tiger
Jul 26, 2011
Environmental rollbacks being debated now by Congress
Seattle Times: Some Congressional delegates blast GOP on environment rollbacks | Seattle Times Newspaper
Assessing Obama's Enviromental Record
A wide range of experts comment on Obama's environmental record
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obama environment
The world uses 1 million plastic bags a minute...
and businesses are making sure to keep that up, despite the environmental damage http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-plastic-bag-wars-20110725
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plastic bags
Jul 25, 2011
US Govt intentional cruelty to rounded-up wild American horses
Outrageous treatment and waste of taxpayer dollars by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, clearing ranges of America's wild horses to cater to business interests that want free use of what should be public lands. Speak out.
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blm horse round-up,
horse abuse,
wild horses
Jul 24, 2011
Jul 23, 2011
Tortoise's amputated leg replaced with wheel
Gamera the Tortoise is cruising again thanks to a wheel for a leg. His leg had to be amputated due to an injury. His new ball-wheel allows him to carry his 23 pound body...
Will new fungus spread wipe out bananas?
More reason to change from monoculture http://www.npr.org/2011/07/22/138610585/yes-we-do-have-bananas-for-now
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banana fungus,
bananas
Jul 22, 2011
Biking Branson: Hills, Thrills, Great Food too
Read all about this bike trip in Branson MO in the Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/the-impulsive-traveler-a-bicycling-vegan-finds-a-place-in-branson-mo/2011/07/13/gIQA9MIoTI_story.html
Jul 21, 2011
The Brain on Trial - Crime, punishment and the new neuroscience
The Brain on Trial - The Atlantic Provocative piece on new insights from neuroscience, and how to use them to judge, sentence and otherwise deal with people who commit crimes, from sexual abuse to murder. Also addresses dealing with out of control behavior.
The hidden sides of Palm Springs: Indian Canyons, Eco Delights
Read about the hidden gems worth visiting, including modernist masterpieces and a recently reclaimed and gorgeous parkland here: http://www.theurbn.com/2011/07/ut-ecovore-goes-beyond-the-bistros-in-palm-springs
Jul 19, 2011
Jul 18, 2011
Animals loving life in new science book
The Exultant Ark by Jonathan Balcombe: Animals photographs in new science book show true enjoyment, friendship and pleasure between nonhuman animals. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/science/19scibooks.html?_r=1&ref=science
Puppy Mill abuses continue
Why you need to stop supporting puppy mill operations. Adopt instead of buy, people! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-tetrick/undercover-expose-of-a-do_b_888731.html
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dog factory,
puppy mills
Jul 17, 2011
Amazing body painting - on and by hand
Amazing body art - likenesses of birds and cats and other animals. http://www.theurbn.com/2011/07/sleight-of-hand/
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animal paintings,
body painitng,
hand painting
Jul 16, 2011
Haboob swallows Phoenix
What's a haboob? How much damage can it do? Check out the photos and video here: http://www.theurbn.com/2011/07/phoenix-swallowed-by-haboob/
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haboob,
sand clouds
China's demand for bacon worth chopping down rainforests?
The Bacon Uprising: Clear-cutting rainforests to satisfy growing middle-class Chinese meat cravings http://tinyurl.com/5va5lxy @fastcompany
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pig farming,
rainforest loss
19th Dime Museum attractions humanized at Mutter Museum
Intriguing place to visit in Philly http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/magazine/you-are-here-philadelphias-freaky-museum.html?_r=1&ref=magazine
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dime museums,
freak shows,
mutter museum
#352 HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD
#352 HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD Hamell on Trial - great singer/songwriter/storyteller
Jul 15, 2011
Nonviolent baboons - less stress, happy societies
Study: nonviolent baboons have nicer communities, less stress http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/science/15baboon.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23
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baboons,
stress management
Jon Huntsman - bad for the eco?
He's rich from the family Styrofoam enterprise, among other findings. http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/07/14/14greenwire-styrofoam-made-huntsman-rich-but-candidates-ro-29103.html
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huntsman eco
Jul 14, 2011
Jul 12, 2011
Jul 8, 2011
America just keeps getting fatter
America just keeps getting fatter It's our industrial ag-big Pharma alliance at work.
You Want to Talk 'Horrible Bosses'? Study reveals scary info
You Want to Talk 'Horrible Bosses'? One Florida State Professor is the Expert Facts stranger than fiction movie.
•42 percent said they failed to receive things that were promised more than once over the past year. More than 25 percent said they failed to receive things more than five times in the same time period.
•More than 40 percent of workers said they would not acknowledge their boss if they ran into him or her on the street.
•42 percent said they failed to receive things that were promised more than once over the past year. More than 25 percent said they failed to receive things more than five times in the same time period.
•More than 40 percent of workers said they would not acknowledge their boss if they ran into him or her on the street.
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horrible bosses,
real horrible bosses
Jul 7, 2011
Jul 6, 2011
Whole Foods aims to be 'leader in animal welfare'
With tougher standards, Whole Foods aims to be 'leader in animal welfare' "We're not at the top of the pyramid; we're part of the circle. And you start treating everything different when you put yourself in that position."
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bee,
farm animal welfare,
healthy whole foods,
human meat
Jul 5, 2011
Kid speaks truth to power....
about where our food comes from and why vote with your dollars when it comes to food
How meat industry turned abuse & torture into a business model
Expose report in Grist http://www.grist.org/industrial-agriculture/2011-06-29-how-the-meat-industry-turned-abuse-into-a-business-modelhttp://www.grist.org/industrial-agriculture/2011-06-29-how-the-meat-industry-turned-abuse-into-a-business-model
Jul 3, 2011
Exxon oil spill fouling Yellowstone waters
Another oil mishap from irresponsible oil company, in this case Exxon, is polluting Yellowstone now share
Jul 2, 2011
Jul 1, 2011
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