Archive for April, 2008

Frontline: Hot Politics

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

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Every time I watch Frontline, I’m reminded of that bumper sticker slogan: If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention. Last night, Frontline was all about climate change and the politics behind our attitudes toward climate change.

If you missed it, you can view the full episode here. If you watched it, there’s a lot of follow-up information on the Frontline website.

Allie Unscripted

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

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Beth Terry at Fake Plastic Fish interviewed me!

And if you haven’t signed the Take Back the Filter petition, please, do it now!

Meat Free . . . Wednesday - Thai Peanut and Veggie Lettuce Rolls

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

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I was so caught up in Earth Day stuff that I totally forgot to put up a Meat-Free Monday post! Sorry! (more…)

Big Green Purse Tip of the Day - Grow Your Own Tea

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

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Are you a tea drinker? Big Green Purse says you should grow your own. (more…)

What’s Going On

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

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The Daily Green wants to know if you’d spend a penny to help the environment.

Go Green Travel Green starts 25 Days to Green Travel.

Bean Sprouts makes a clock out of recycled stuff.

Living Without Meat talks about sugar substitutes.

Blogfish asks ‘where have all the salmon gone?’

PBS aired an amazing episode of NOVA last night. Check out this car of the future.

I’m Not Obsessed talked about bees on Earth Day.

National Geographic says where your food comes from may not be as important as what it is.

Important Caveat Regarding Rain Barrels

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

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Earlier today, I posted about rain barrels, and there were questions about the safety of using the water collected to water vegetables. I looked into a little more, and here’s what I came up with. (more…)

The Growing Challenge Update

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

 

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I’ve been busy with the garden lately. The picture above is a moth or cicada in its pupal stage. Anyone know exactly what it is? It wiggled in my hand when I picked it up. (more…)

Hurry and Swap Something Today!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

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Get rid of something you don’t need, get something you want, and money gets donated to The Sierra Club. (more…)

Big Green Purse Tip of the Day - Get “Free” Water

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

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We’ve been talking a lot about gardening, and so have a lot of other bloggers this spring. It’s exciting! There’s something wonderful about digging in the dirt (even if it’s just in a pot on your balcony) and watching seeds sprout. (more…)

What’s Going On Earth Day Edition

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

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Happy Earth Day!

Fake Plastic Fish shares her world in words and pictures.

FoodShed Planet talks about how green home changes can increase property values.

Enviroblog discusses The Arnold.

The Green Path Company’s  pet peeve is the same as mine.

Frugal Dad has 12 uses for used plastic containers.

Great Lakes Earth Day Challenge wants you to go green by keeping it blue.

Nature Deva talks protein.

Raise a Green Dog has Earth Day tips for your dog.

Metaefficient shows the benefits of LED bulbs.

Go Green Travel Green gives you 31 reasons to go green in pictures.

Crunchy Chicken reminds us that sustainability isn’t something that can be purchased.

The Good Human wants to make this Earth Day a real Earth Day.