In a recent Ted Talk, Robyn O’Brien (author of “The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It.”) recently shared her insight as to why moving to America will increase your cancer risk by 400%.
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In the age of environmentally conscious living, most of us by now have learned the importance of recycling along with reducing and reusing. We learn the easy steps of placing bottles in recycle bins and choosing a bicycle over a car whenever possible. From these steps, many of us choose to go even further and grow our own vegetables or buy organic products. But, even today, there are daily used products with little or no eco-friendly options for us to choose from. Luckily, a clothing company based around the area of Portland, Oregon is taking their part to provide consumers with more environmentally friendly products, with a unique focus—men’s underwear. By using re-purposed and eco-friendly fabrics, the eco-under brand is fighting to earn their place in the fashion industry.
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Since Japan’s nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, Western nations have been taking stock of their own nuclear power plants. But while Germany effectively halted the creation of new plants, the United States chose to forge ahead with plans to build new reactors. After a startling review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, America’s plans are drawing criticism from scientists, journalists, and concerned citizens who claim that a large number of the 104 active plants that supply the nation with nearly 20 percent of its electricity are too old and cannot handle extreme weather brought about by climate change.
From Planetsave: (“Super”) Bob Inglis (featured in the cartoon) Forming Conservative Coalition to Address Climate Change – Calls for a Return to True Conservatism
From The Daily Green: The 10 Biggest Republican Environmental Accomplishments
From Grist: Republicans love bike and rail—so why don’t Republican politicians?
From REP America: Republicans for Environmental Protection They do exist!
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June 17 marked the anniversary of Representative Joe Barton’s public apology to BP. Barton felt that the public outrage at the corporation responsible for the Gulf oil spill was an overreaction. And he was not alone. Along with Speaker of the House John Boehner, Barton disregarded the devastation experienced by Gulf residents and the damage done to the environment. Instead, the legislators expressed their loyalty to Big Oil, arguing that the Americans’ tax dollars should be used to clean up BP’s mess.
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Summer has arrived! As everyone makes their way to the local beach, pool or water park, sunscreen is usually in tow. For the eco-conscious individual Ecō Logical Skin Care has created an all natural sunscreen that provides the same protection and benefits from sun, sweat and water without the harsh chemicals normally found in sunscreens.
You’d think a toy company like Mattel would have the foresight to realize they’d eventually be called out on this, (Thank you, Greenpeace!) as well as the money and knowledge to make their packaging from something a bit less middle-finger-to-the-world-esque…say, recycled Barbie dolls?
Photo by Donna Kohut
Activists gathered at Pennsylvania’s capitol building on Tuesday, June 7 to spread awareness of the dangers of hydraulic fracturing and to discuss the direction of the movement. It is considered to be the largest rally of its kind held at the capitol so far.
More on the school lunches
From Grist: Down with healthy school lunches, says House GOP
From GOOD: Infographic: School Cafeteria Food vs. Prison Food
More on Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA)
From Daily Kos: GOP congressman repeatedly denies evolution on Real Time with Bill Maher
More on Kellogs (Tony the Tiger’s creator)
From the Organic Consumer’s Association: Boycott Kellogg’s!
From Huffington Post: Kellogg’s Loves Genetically Engineered Foods
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How I Plan to Make 60 Eco-Changes in Two Months!
As someone who often aims to educate others about how to live in an eco-friendly fashion, I know that it is best to lead by example. As such, I’d like to announce to the online community that I will be performing an mini project to show how possible it is to live an eco-conscious lifestyle!
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