tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=4Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-02-01T20:41:28-05:00urn:uuid:731110f5-15f5-4b4e-bfa7-1c5a934916602021-12-07T15:48:04-05:002022-02-01T20:41:28-05:00The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year2021-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Jim MotavalliAs global automakers begin switching over to electric vehicles (EVs), technological advances have improved the range, acceleration, fuel costs and purchase price of battery-powered vehicles.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:15c2c7e9-5f2c-4a48-baec-c23dc5e533692021-11-11T17:10:13-05:002023-02-01T07:32:24-05:00Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably2021-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Sandra YeyatiSustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:330fc36d-0a14-43bd-b024-07ebf360a2c62021-10-20T14:10:15-04:002022-01-01T20:52:56-05:00Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings2021-10-29 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiWhat to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a9ab7daa-0146-4cbb-8648-9091add1cef22021-09-29T14:55:35-04:002024-03-28T12:23:13-04:00Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth2021-10-01 06:00:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraAccording to research from multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two in three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f160f8f-b21a-4caa-9fe8-fb6929f4fea62021-09-15T12:50:24-04:002022-01-01T21:01:50-05:00Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse2021-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Jeremiah CasteloWater scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a4939f67-2d98-46db-8210-a8460540e1152021-09-01T16:42:26-04:002024-03-28T12:23:13-04:00The Black Hiking Movement: A Return To Nature2021-09-02 06:00:00 -0400Trish Ahjel RobertsWhile African Americans make up 32% of the Georgia population and 13% of the population in the U.S., Black visitors accounted for only 7% of the 307 million visitors to national parks, according to a 2015 study by the National Park Service (NPS).<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dbdbcb5d-7e39-43bc-b029-a0d7288552f82021-08-18T12:18:47-04:002021-10-30T18:01:05-04:00Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans2021-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Amy CoyleFrom classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:425a7f88-faa1-4c16-8c68-21c56296b1242021-08-02T14:07:08-04:002024-03-28T12:23:13-04:00Get Off the Grid Festival’s Bill Fleming2021-08-04 06:00:00 -0400Noah ChenThe festival’s three stages run entirely on solar power as do its other activities, including dance parties, educational seminars, equipment demonstrations and interactive displays. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a139105f-0aa7-424f-a596-ed9e5cfa89842021-08-02T18:16:50-04:002024-03-28T12:23:13-04:00Mark Jacobson on the Climate Change Imperative2021-08-04 06:00:00 -0400Diane EatonIn addition to developing scientific models—one has been used by nearly a thousand researchers—he has worked with the Sierra Club, which has, in turn, worked with 176 cities and towns to pass resolutions and laws targeting 100% renewable electricity production.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cf8d23fb-baa2-46b6-9b36-08863e29ef402021-07-19T13:30:48-04:002021-10-06T18:12:07-04:00Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants2021-07-30 09:30:00 -0400Betsy S. FranzCreate a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:723e239f-581e-4081-9f3c-3c6e434555ad2021-06-28T18:02:15-04:002024-03-28T12:23:13-04:00Growing Food Security: The Benefits Of Urban Gardening2021-07-01 06:00:00 -0400Laura Paisley BeckAccording to FeedingAmerica.org, more than 35 million Americans faced food insecurity in 2019. That number is expected to increase substantially due to the pandemic, which disrupted the food supply chain in ways that most Americans have never seen.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d0e96352-cf33-40c3-b7c4-215f1f7d16a12021-05-28T17:10:29-04:002024-03-28T12:23:13-04:00Traveling For The Planet: Sustainable Ways To Explore The World2021-06-01 06:00:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiAlthough the travel industry is raring to serve pent-up demand, this unprecedented respite can be an opportunity to reset priorities. When choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other activities, consider their sustainability.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>