Responsible Living

Responsible Living

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'The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Planet'
Thu, Sep 09, 2010 7:08 AM by Sidney Stevens
Charles Wohlforth's new book dares to suggest that we aren't destined to ruin the Earth and ourselves.
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The Homesteader's Kitchen
Tue, Sep 07, 2010 12:07 PM by Siel Ju
A new cookbook from Cafe Amphora's Robin Burnside is full of healthy, delicious recipes -- many of which require ingredients found far from the homestead.
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Save Calif.'s Global Warming Solutions Act
Sat, Sep 04, 2010 12:30 AM by Siel Ju
A proposition on California's November ballot could put the state's carbon-cutting efforts on indefinite hold. Get informed and fight against Prop 23.
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Keep fighting to ban plastic bags
Thu, Sep 02, 2010 3:55 PM by Siel Ju
A bill to ban plastic bags in California was voted down in the state Senate. Environmental activists share three ways to continue the fight.
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Bill McKibben scares Letterman
Thu, Sep 02, 2010 12:24 PM by Siel Ju
'Eaarth' author Bill McKibben talks solar on the White House, political action, and climate change with a frightened yet funny Letterman.
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Men who don't ask for directions waste $3,000
Wed, Sep 01, 2010 6:48 AM by Siel Ju
New study finds that the average male driver drives 276 miles lost every year. That's a big carbon footprint for time badly spent!
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A fun way to rage against plastic waste
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 3:34 PM by Siel Ju
Do individually shrink-wrapped fruits and veggies make your blood boil? The Plastic Crap Wall of Shame lets you vent your anger, safely.
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Light up with LED bulbs
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 6:33 PM by Siel Ju
Don't like CFL bulbs? New LED bulbs can give you double the efficiency and last a lot longer -- but will cost more up front.
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Maria Rodale rallies the faithful with 'Organic Manifesto'
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 10:12 AM by Sidney Stevens
Publishing house CEO carries on family tradition of helping people and the planet.
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Make room for bikes, says L.A. Mayor
Fri, Aug 27, 2010 6:52 PM by Siel Ju
After falling off a bike when a taxi braked suddenly in front of him, Mayor Villaraigosa puts up posters urging motorists to make room for cyclists.
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Pretty petal portrait cards
Thu, Aug 26, 2010 11:33 AM by Siel Ju
Make a gorgeous statement with cards from Hope for Women, a fair trade organization that works with artisan crafters in disadvantaged communities.
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Spend a day bicycling and doodling
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 7:07 PM by Siel Ju
Spend a day on your bicycle -- without using any fossil-fueled form of transport -- then doodle about your experience.
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Moochers and do-gooders both shunned, study finds
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 3:48 PM by LiveScience
New research suggests groups often want to kick out generous members as well as selfish ones.
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The Big Green (living) Bus
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 3:25 PM by Cool Green Science Blog
It's not your typical college road trip. Find out how a dozen students driving around the country on a bus actually helped the environment.
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Can you survive a Weekend Without Oil?
Thu, Aug 19, 2010 12:46 PM by Siel Ju
Environmentalists are pledging to go oil free Aug. 21-22. Are you up to the challenge?
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