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Jul 29, 2016 10:30AM ● By Sandra Murphy
Winding nature paths, fragrant lavender fields, heirloom-tea tasting… a world of sensory delights awaits us in America’s parks and farms.
Jul 29, 2016 08:50AM
To know that no cow, sheep, or goat was killed to make our shoes is a convincing reason to buy footwear made with material combinations that are people- animal- and planet-friendly.
Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM
With a little forethought, we can spend sunny hours walking barefoot in the sand while still leaving a beach in better shape for our presence.
Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM ● By Lisa Kivirist
Women driving tractors are surging in number, and they are bringing a fresh sensibility to farming by focusing on organic produce and sustainable practices.
May 31, 2016 10:07AM
Mosquitoes, which are never welcome guests, can even carry dangerous viruses these days—but they can be forestalled with practical, nature-friendly approaches.
May 31, 2016 08:09AM
Scientists, doctors and other researchers have developed the WELL Building Standard, a certification program that emphasizes human health and well-being in the design of new structures.
May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Avery Mack
For a truly memorable vacation, try a yurt or castle via AirBnB, a house swap in Hawaii, or house sitting in London.
Apr 29, 2016 08:01AM
Small herds of goats are efficiently ridding a historic cemetery and the University of Georgia of poison ivy and other unwanted plants.
Apr 29, 2016 08:01AM ● By Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist
Big signs, clever price tags and personal touches are sure ways to make a yard sale stand out.
To kick off married life in a planet-friendly fashion, try natural settings, bubble-blowing and acoustic music.
Mar 31, 2016 08:28AM ● By Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
We can easily green up our lifestyle by making simple choices on everything from food to clothes to cleaning supplies.
Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM ● By Linda Sechrist
The supply of fresh H2O essential for human health is dwindling with pollution and development, but a wave of support is building to claim clean water as a basic human right.
Feb 29, 2016 02:15PM ● By April Thompson
Creative subdivisions are being built around working farms that include homegrown veggies and even chickens and lambs.
Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM
Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.
This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.
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