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The Black Hiking Movement: A Return To Nature

Sep 02, 2021 06:00AM ● By Trish Ahjel Roberts

While 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).

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Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Amy Coyle

From 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.

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Mark Jacobson on the Climate Change Imperative

Aug 04, 2021 06:00AM ● By Diane Eaton

In 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.

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Get Off the Grid Festival’s Bill Fleming

Aug 04, 2021 06:00AM ● By Noah Chen

The festival’s three stages run entirely on solar power as do its other activities, including dance parties, educational seminars, equipment demonstrations and interactive displays.

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Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.

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Growing Food Security: The Benefits Of Urban Gardening

Jul 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

According 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.

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Traveling For The Planet: Sustainable Ways To Explore The World

Jun 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Although 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.

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Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest CBD Research

May 01, 2021 01:00PM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Ever since the Farm Bill of 2018 legalized the commercial production of hemp, U.S. sales of cannabidiol (CBD) have exploded onto the scene with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of vendors popping up around the country. CBD, a cannabinoid, is abundant in the hemp flower.

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Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options.

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Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space

Apr 01, 2021 08:30AM ● By Yvette Hammett

As the world moves into its second year of a viral pandemic, many of us are still spending most of our time at home.

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Satellite image of a warming planet Earth from climate change
Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities.

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Plug and Pedal: The Benefits of Using Electric Bikes

Mar 01, 2021 08:30AM

An Earth-Friendly alternative for work commutes of pleasurable neighborhood spins is the e-bike, powered by pedaling and an electric motor.

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