The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the state of the climate emergency in March 2023 was declared “a code red for humanity.” While the terrifying report finds that human activity has already caused warming beyond anything we’ve seen in thousands of years, the most important message of this report is that,…

The average person in the United States consumes more than 45 gallons of bottled water per year, for a total of 60 billion water bottles a year. Nine out of 10 Americans now expect bottled water to be available wherever other drinks are sold, according to a survey conducted for the International Bottled Water Association…

Have you noticed the numbers on the bottoms or sides of plastic containers, and wondered what they mean? A small number is placed on all plastic containers, usually transparent in color and surrounded by three small arrows, indicating that they are recyclable. These numbers are called Resin Identification Codes (RIC), and range from one to…

Almost all cultures that eat traditional whole food diets have recipes for raw meat, and trying these dishes can really give you a unique and exciting taste of the culture itself. Everyone should try well-prepared raw beef once, even if you think you won’t like it, as it can be a real treat. Here are…

When warmer summer temperatures cause lettuces, kale and spinach to bolt and grow bitter, it’s time to replace them with heat-loving, easy-to-grow Malabar spinach. Although not technically a spinach, Malabar leaves can be used in place of traditional spinach, and make an attractive, vining edible with bright fuchsia stems and flowers. What is Malabar Spinach?…

Many people believe that keeping old appliances is a form of recycling. But this is only half right. True, you’re not clogging up the landfills, but keeping the old stuff isn’t necessarily the greenest choice either. By choosing energy-efficient models, you can help both your bank account and the environment when you replace your old…

With cold and flu season upon us, many people reach for the trusty Vapor Rub to soothe their coughing and congestion. But have you looked at the ingredients in the average off-the-shelf mentholated salve? Although they do contain helpful essential oils like camphor, name brand chest rubs also contain toxins and endocrine disruptors like petrolatum,…

Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious and have no cure other than to run their course, your best bet is to prevent becoming ill in the first place. But, even if you do get sick this season, the severity and longevity of illness is highly dependent on the strength of…