Allie’s Answers

I’ve been on a quest for the perfect paraben free,  phthalate free body lotion, and I think I’ve found it.  (more…)

Recycled content toilet paper is often about as soft as the stuff you’ll find in a rest stop bathroom on the interstate. But according to Seventh Generation, making the switch even every once in awhile can make a big difference.

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Birds can “see” the earth’s magnetic field.

What if New York City got slammed by a hurricane?

Ice Age was defrosted by warming ocean, not CO2.

Arctic thaw may be at tipping point.

Kit fox gets more protection in California.

Looking for a natural way to get your carpet smelling fresh? When you think of all the time your kids and pets spend in close contact with the carpet, chemical laden carpet deodorizers aren’t an option. (more…)

Incredible homing crocs.

The Prius isn’t the greenest car going.

Hybrid salamanders thrive.

Wal-Mart greens supply chain.

Virgin Islands land bought for park.

With all the scary ingredients that seem to be lurking in toys these days, it’s hard to know what toys are safe to give your kids.  But, if you make it yourself, you’ll know exactly what your child is playing with.  (more…)

A great list of eco-friendly, safer toys.

Artificial coral reefs in the Red Sea.

Kelp forests aren’t limited to cold water (with a picture of my favorite animal).

New snake and orchids found in Vietnam.

Climate change may be our biggest security threat.

My pup had a run in with some fleas on his last trip to the vet. The fleas are gone, but the irritation isn’t. I know it’ll go away, but I hate that he’s uncomfortable. (more…)

Looking for a fast, energy efficient way to cook dinner?  Get a pressure cooker. (more…)

Farm and ranch runoff to blame for frog deformities.

The cost of Global Warming action vs. inaction.

Half of Russia hasn’t heard about Global Warming, the half that have welcome the warmth.

Rising seas a threat to coastal U.S.

U.N. summit urges climate change action.