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Aug 14, 2011

Designing a more sensible toilet

...one that better handles both kinds of waste, uses less or no water, and is overall eco- and health-friendly for worldwide use. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/business/toilet-technology-rethought-in-a-gates-foundation-contest.html?_r=1

Chinese community protests factory pollution

Citizens speaking up even in China to protest factory pollution.

Australian farmers gate their land from frack profiteers

With government officials swayed by potential gas profit revenue, farmers have to fight to protect the health of their landing from drilling. http://www.skynews.com.au/businessnews/article.aspx?id=650024&vId=

Aug 12, 2011

Don't entrust food and health to Monsanto

Get the facts beyond the well-funded PR: Monsanto not only sues and closes down independent family farms, but sucks up tax dollars and is altering food/land to the detriment of our health. http://www.takepart.com/news/2011/08/10/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-monsanto

'Fracking': Did Energy Department report clear up controversy?

'Fracking': Energy Department report weighted to help industry at the expense of communities and land health? Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to release vast supplies of natural gas trapped in shale deposits can be conducted in an environmentally responsible way, a federal energy panel has concluded, but only if major steps are taken, including greater transparency by the gas-drilling industry, the close monitoring of groundwater quality, and the adoption of rigorous emissions standards.

Famous NW Pacific Salmon "run" trickling to extinction

Controlling dam and industrial/business use of the Columbia River is key to salmon and fishery survival. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/12/opinion/the-salmon-deserve-better.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha211

To Your Health: Film makes a difference

Now on DVD - watch it, encourage schools and libraries to get it.

Aug 11, 2011

Textile Museum's Green Art & Ethos Exhibition

ECOVORE visits the Textile Museum's GREEN exhibit.

Drought killing U.S. crops, depleting reservoirs: amazing but scary photos

http://lightbox.time.com/2011/08/11/picturing-the-american-drought-george-steinmetz/#1

Chimps, Apes as Guinea Pigs? Wrong on all counts

Stop Using Chimps and Apes as Guinea Pigs: New York Times http://nyti.ms/pzS64w

Farnsworth Art Museum: Wyeth Works On Loan from Japan

ONE New England - Farnsworth Art Museum: Wyeth Works On Loan from Japan

Aug 10, 2011

Noel Vegan exercise tips

How to know if "organic" really is?

Heavy, effective lobbying by large-scale food producers for amendments and exceptions to use of the organic label has diluted the word “organic.” This new article offers some guidance. http://www.takepart.com/news/2011/08/10/completely-somewhat-an-almost-there-o-you-know-how-organic-your-oo-is

Movie preview: The Real Horse Whisperer

As seen in the documentary "Buck," Buck Brannamen uses wisdom and empathy to work with horses, and has proved that real cowboys (all too rare) don't "break," but build bonds. He's got muscle, too.

Mayor Bloomberg sets example for billionaires making a difference with their dollars

http://www.earth-policy.org/plan_b_updates/2011/update99 Thumps up for a great mayor, philanthropist, person and billionaire.

Meatless Monday hospital hosts community markets

'Meatless Monday' Means Loyola Gottlieb Hospital Walks The Talk and it hosts community markets to share the health-wealth.

Aug 9, 2011

Sierra Club efforts helping more than nature-lovers

Check out what Sierra Club is doing, and find background on how to stop the weakening of protections that reduce air, water and soil pollution.

Putting a dollar value on nature, ecosystems to try to sustain them

A new article on efforts to quantify the value of nature's services to humans, which could help persuade govt and business decision-makers to slow ecosystem destruction: in today's New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/09/science/09profile.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210 And for more enlightenment and fascinating anecdotes about the function, degradation, and the future of ecosystems and their animals and plants (plus adventures in nature), read "The Fate of Nature" by Charles Wohlforth http://www.fateofnature.com/

Back to School: Student Tips for Anxiety, Perfectionism and Worry

Cheese: not sustainable...some kinds worse than others

Cheese not eco...cheese subsidizes and promotion via USDA...read here: http://www.grist.org/sustainable-food/2011-08-08-is-your-cheese-killing-the-planet

Aug 8, 2011

Justice: What's Right? Take the Harvard course for free

http://www.justiceharvard.org/watch/

Citizen vs Consumer

Citizens or Consumers? from Jeffrey Abelson on Vimeo.

Aug 1, 2011

Hubway Bikeshare debuts in Boston

Jul 31, 2011

Some conservation groups selling out to business interests

WVa folks fight Mountaintop Removal Mining

Community Rallies Against Mountaintop Removal Mining - ABC News

Jul 30, 2011

Aging pets still have lots to offer owners - journal-news.net | News, sports, jobs, community information for Martinsburg - The Journal

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.

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

Hot Dogs: The new cigarettes?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/billboard-warns-hot-dogs-are-as-risky-as-cigarettes-meat-industry-disagrees/2011/07/28/gIQAYRPNfI_blog.html

Jul 28, 2011

Industrial chicken factories polluting America - another study

http://www.pewenvironment.org/news-room/reports/big-chicken-pollution-and-industrial-poultry-production-in-america-85899361375

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.

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.

Jul 27, 2011

Polluted seaweed killing wild boar in France

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/fears-rise-over-french-killer-seaweed-that-left-15-wild-boar-dead-2326492.html

Big poultry producers polluting Chesapeake Bay: further evidence

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features/green/2011/07/report_says_poultry_crackdown.html

Activist who faked Utah energy lease bids sentenced to 2 years

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.

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

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

Enviromental impact of meat, cheese

Another study: http://www.grist.org/sustainable-food/2011-07-18-high-steaks-meat-eaters-climate-impact

Rescued humpback whale speaks, through

Amazing video...Released from irresponsibly cast gill net, Humpback whale speaks, says “Thank you”

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.

Jul 24, 2011

Gas drillers invading famers; property, poisoning land

Farmer: Gas driller has invaded property - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -

Lowball leases for drilling, fracking: second thoughts

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GAS_DRILLING_LOWBALL_LEASES?SITE=CARIE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

EPA program on children's toxic exposure "flawed" | The Investigative Fund

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

Jul 22, 2011

Jul 21, 2011

Go London: Boris Bikeshare and Superb Restaurants

Go London: Boris Bikeshare and Superb Restaurants = UT ECOVORE has the scoop

http://www.theurbn.com/2011/07/ut-ecovore-boris-bikes-london/

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

Early Menopause: What's causing it?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2017022/Why-ARE-young-women-hitting-menopause-New-research-reveals-fertile-years-shorter-feared--women-discovered-.html#socialLinks

Jul 19, 2011

If you eat pigs, buy only ethically & healthfully raised...like these ranchers do it

Article on The Better Pig: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/a-better-sort-of-pig/?smid=tw-bittman&seid=auto

Spillionaires: BP spill enriched govt cronies

http://www.propublica.org/article/spillionaires-revisited-govt-officials-associates-got-big-contracts-after-t/single#republish Great Pro-Publica investigation.

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

Genetically engineered fish: Profits over ethics and health

http://www.grist.org/industrial-agriculture/2011-06-05-genetically-engineered-salmons-fishy-promises

Natural Chemical Found In Grapes May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease by Decreasing Neurotoxins in the Brain

Jul 17, 2011

Yet another study: Veg diet cuts cancer risk and rates

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/jul/01/vegetarians-blood-cancer-diet-risk

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/

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/

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

How Land Trusts Preserve The Great Outdoors: Steep Rock Association

ONE New England - Steep Rock Association

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

#352 HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD

#352 HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD Hamell on Trial - great singer/songwriter/storyteller

Jul 15, 2011

Loss of Top Animal Predators Has Massive Ecological Effects

Dirty House Republicans act to allow increased pollution

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/opinion/15fri4.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha211

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

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

National Crowdsourcing Project Designed to Better Predict World Events

Jul 14, 2011

What Google's Famous Cafeterias Can Teach Us About Health - The Atlantic

How Britain's Guardian is Making Journalism History - The Atlantic

Jul 12, 2011

Good Posture Makes You Tougher

Your Mother Was Right: Study Shows Good Posture Makes You Tougher

Jul 8, 2011

Jail for planting vegetable garden?

Oak Park Woman Faces 93-Days in Jail For Planting Vegetable Garden: MyFoxDETROIT.com

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.

Ivy-Covered Walls Take on New Power from the Sun

How to Get Six Pack Abs (Without a Single Sit-Up): Details.com

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."