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Oxfam America’s Climate Leaders Awards and Reception
Last Friday, Oxfam honored three women for taking action on climate change. Honorees included Senator Barbara Boxer, California EPA Secretary Linda Adams and other government officials. (above, Darren Santos/Oxfam America, Sisters on the Planet Am...
The Prince and the Pop Star rally for the rainforest
On the 30th Anniversary of “Message in a Bottle,” Sting lends his voice to the Prince of Wales’ SOS to help save the rainforests from total destruction. Here’s a great way to show that we’re aware, and that we care. V...
WWOOFing
It’s a bright, cool morning in the valley between Portela de Unhais and Pamphilosa da Serra when the barking of eight dogs wakes us up. The windmills perched on the ridges above have been spinning since around six, pumping energy down into the va...
bearing the burden: 4 wildlife-focused tours for fall
There’s something strangely intriguing (and respectfully frightening) when in close proximity to a bear—one of nature’s most mesmerizing mammals. From a distance, they appear soft and slow, but up close, the reality of their strength and strate...
organic learning farms
This post was submitted by our newest contributor, Theresa Gould. Theresa resides in the Chicago area and is a freelance writer, entrepreneur and aspiring organic farmer. Organic Learning Farms are a relatively new enterprise for organic farmers. A...
earthwatch institute - Beat the Heat kick off
If you’re looking for a cool way to contribute to a greener world, check out Earthwatch Institute’s third annual Beat the Heat Climate Change Campaign kick off in Boston this Thursday, August 13 (6:30-9:30p). Donate an item to the silent...
THE COVE - eco film meets suspense
We just caught a Saturday matinee screening (along with 10 other intrepid souls) of THE COVE, the compelling documentary and eco-action film produced by the Ocean Preservation Society. The doc follows the filmmakers’ journey to reveal the horro...
Cacao Pearl - a luxury eco resort that gives back
This week, a surprising eco endeavor was announced in the travel arena: the world’s first non-profit, green resort community, which will be built on a 124-acre private island on the northern tip of the Palawan Biosphere Reserve in the Philippin...
The Green Children & Whole Foods Make Beautiful Music
Today, The Green Children, Whole Foods Markets and its Whole Planet Foundation announced a global campaign to help disadvantaged countries get financial assistance, through music. The partnership assists disadvantaged countries in advancing financia...
discover the forest - Where the Other You Lives
The USDA Forest Service has created an interactive Website and a series of PSA’s intended to inspire tweens (kids 8-12) to re-connect with nature by getting out from in front of the tv and game console and experiencing our national parks and ou...
