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Plunge into Brazil's Living Aquarium
Freshwater snorkeling in Brazil, near Bonito and the Pantanal, offers fantastic views through crystal-clear water at tropical fish, caiman and a thriving ecosystem. Ecotourist adventure at its best!
Give to Charity. Appear in Paul Rudd's Next Movie
Once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences are up for auction, as part of a New York Restoration Project fundraiser.
Offshore Oil Leak: 400 Barrels a Day, 2 Months ... and Counting
NASA satellite photos of an oil slick from an oil spill in the Timor Sea, near Australia, illustrate the pitfalls of offshore oil drilling. The oil spill has leaked 400 barrels a day for seven weeks.
Before You Give to Charity, Check These 3 Sites
Before donating to charity or volunteering for a nonprofit organization, consider checking these three sites for information about how well those organizations are run, how they spend money and what others think.
Idling School Buses May Be Harming Your Child's Lungs
Idling school buses are a big source of air pollution that can damage children's lungs, triggering asthma attacks and other problems.
Which Batteries to Recycle, Which to Trash
Some batteries should be recycled, but others can be safely tossed. Here's a guide so you can understand.
Win eos Smooth Sphere Organic Lip Balm!
5 lucky winners will win organic lip balm from eos!
Study: Halloween Face Paint Laced with Lead
Halloween costume makeup and Halloween face paint can be toxic or cause allergic reactions, according to a new study. Here's how to protect yourself.
Ya Gonna Eat That? Worms Will
In 6 easy steps create your own rich organic soil with a worm bin.
In Search of Adventure (and Ecotourism) in Brazil
From the Pantanal to the Amazon, Brazil offers fantastic opportunities for ecotourism and adventure. Challenges remain, but the industry is developing to offer world-class tours.
Healthy Living for as Little as $20 a Week
A CSA -- community supported agriculture -- is a great inexpensive way to eat farm-fresh vegetables and stay healthy. If you are thinking of joining a CSA, consider these questions.
10 Creative Climate Demonstrations
Photos from the 350.org Day of Climate Action demonstrations.
260 Chemicals in Secret Energy Cocktail
The chemical cocktail used in natural gas fracking has for the first time been disclosed in a New York Department of Environmental Conservation environmental review.
7 Species That Won't Survive Global Warming
The Center for Biological Diversity is recognizing 350 Day of Climate Action by publicizing the plight of 350 species endangered by climate change/global warming. Here are seven non-Arctic species.
13 Species That Won't Survive Global Warming
The Center for Biological Diversity is recognizing 350 Day of Climate Action by publicizing the plight of 350 species endangered by climate change/global warming.
8 Clever Ways to Avoid Cell Phone Radiation
Avoid cell phone radiation with these tips.
6 Turtle-Killing Fish (Update)
Trawler fishing for summer flounder, scup and black sea bass and Atlantic mackerel, squid and Atlantic butterfish is killing hundreds of loggerhead turtles.
The Trouble With Canned Food
These breast cancer prevention tips target breast cancer risk factors so you can prevent breast cancer.
Marketing Facts and Myths: 6 Beauty Labels You Can Trust
Organic cosmetics and natural beauty products have a confusing array of certifications, including IOC, BDIH, USDA Organic and Whole Foods labels. Here's what each means, and which you can trust.
How to Get Free Makeup Samples (and Why You Should Be Shameless About Asking For Them)
Request free samples of natural beauty products and organic cosmetics to try at home with a skin patch test before purchasing the entire product.
Think Twice Before Trusting These 10 Beauty Marketing Claims
Marketing terms on supposedly natural beauty product packaging can be misleading, making false greenwashing claims about natural, organic, and nontoxic beauty products and cosmetics.
Radical Reuse: Upcycled and Recycled Home Decor
One-of-a-kind home decorations and furniture made from recycled materials.
How to Purify the Air in Your Home
Indoor air quality tips for healthy lungs from the American Lung Association.
3 Questions About Cell Phone Radiation
Are cell phones safe for children? What is cell phone radiation? What is radiation? The Environmental Working Group answers questions about cell phone radiation and your health.
8 Surprising Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer in the Kitchen
These breast cancer prevention tips target surprising breast cancer risk factors so you can prevent breast cancer with good food choices and proper cleaning of the kitchen.
Shouldn't We Stop Playing Russian Roulette with Our Kids?
Autism, allergies, asthma and ADHD are on the rise among our children; what's going on?
America's Best Idea: Exclusive DVD Clip
Exclusive clip of the DVD of the Ken Burns PBS documentary America's Best Idea: The National Parks.
U.S. Farmers' Markets 13% More Numerous
A CSA -- community supported agriculture -- is a great inexpensive way to eat farm-fresh vegetables and stay healthy. If you are thinking of joining a CSA, consider these questions.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Park
The world's tallest pedestrian bridge will be Walkway Over the Hudson State Park in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The new Walkway Over the Hudson State Park opens with ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Oct 2 and 3, 2009.
7 Green Products That Really Work
The Green Good Housekeeping Seal has released its first certified cleaning and beauty products that live up to green marketing claims.
Reactions to the Kerry-Boxer Climate Bill
The Kerry-Boxer climate bill is unveiled. Here is the reaction from environmental groups and the president.
What's Your Favorite Natural Granola Bar?
What's your favorite granola bar? Is it organic? Raw? Low fat, sugar and salt? Tell us!
Take Another Look at Falsely Maligned Goldenrod, the Sunshine on Fall Roadsides
Goldenrod is a plentiful native wildflower that blooms in fall. It's pretty but misunderstood by those who blame it for their allergies without cause.
Take C.A.U.T.I.O.N.: The Ten Commandments of Cancer Prevention
The C.A.U.T.I.O.N. cancer prevention tips can help reduce your risk exposure to breast cancer and other cancers from environmental toxins, from smoke to viruses and industrial pollutants.
6 Facts About Native Bees
All about orchard mason bees, one of many native bees and native pollinators that can be raised in backyards across the U.S. to produce abundant gardens and crops (just no honey).
Do Common Cleaners Have Toxic Ingredients?
Earth justice and Environmental Advocates are among the groups that are taking cleaners to court in an effort to force disclosure of toxic ingredients in off-the-shelf cleansers.
EPA Admits Chemical Law Inadequate for Protecting Americans from Harmful Exposure
The EPA will review and revise national chemical policy, which hasn't been updated in 35 years.
It's National Coffee Day: Preserve 2 Acres of Rainforest In Each Cup
Global warming will make the coffee cherry borer more effective killer of coffee plants, but shade grown coffee provides natural protection against the pest.
Are New Probiotic Foods Really Good for You?
People have long known the benefits of some probiotic bacteria in yogurt and other products, and food companies are trying to capitalize on this with new probiotic foods. But is that a good idea?
6 New Global Warming Facts
New global warming science and politics in the fight to stop global warming.
10 Surprising Ways to Protect Your Family From Breast Cancer
These breast cancer prevention tips target surprising breast cancer risk factors so you can prevent breast cancer.
Study: Hunters (and Their Families) Face Lead Poisoning Threat
Hunters and others who eat wild game may be at risk of lead poisoning, and the lowered IQ that comes with it, because of the use of lead shot in hunting bullets.
Is Commercial Bumblebee Raising Wiping Out Our Native Bees? Pages: 2
Are fungus pathogens spread by commercially raised bumblebees to blame for the decline of endangered native bumblebees?
The Top Greenhouse Gas Polluting City: Denver?
New global warming science suggests Denver is the most polluting of 10 cities ranked for greenhouse gas emissions.
Will New GPS System Save Airline Fuel and Curb Emissions?
The FAA's ADS-B revamp of air traffic control navigation for airlines includes GPS, which should allow for greater efficiency of routes, and therefore substantial fuel savings. Will this help airplanes go green?
New York Climate Talks: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
In one of the last United Nations meetings before Copenhagen, here's what happened at the climate talks.
Top 5 Food Choices to Keep the Planet (And You) Healthy
Healthy eating tips for going green.
How to Tell if Your Beauty Products Are Actually Natural
From the new Natural Seal to reading ingredients lists, get shopping tips on making sure your beauty products really are natural and organic.
Are the Oceans So Messed Up Even Fake Crab Meat and Fish Sticks are Endangered?
New ocean conservation facts, related to overfishing, deepwater coral conservation and fish sticks, fake crab meat and fish and chips...
After De-Icing Roads, Salt Pollutes Streams
A USGS study of salt in U.S. streams finds pollution is high because of road salt used for de-icing. Here's how to find out if you or your highway department are using too much salt.
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