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Jan 7, 2009
Safer by Design
01.07.09My environmental writing career officially began in 1993. It was just another beautiful day, soon after I'd moved into a delightfully scenic country cottage,...
Dec 31, 2008
Divine Intervention
12.31.08For years, environmentalists have been watching China'srapid economic growth and industrialization with alarm. Thecountry's understandable desire to bring the West's modernlifestyle to over 1...
Dec 24, 2008
Waste Not, Want Not
12.24.08As the parties and gift-giving wind down, we can findourselves surrounded by piles of holiday debris. Not surprisingly,Americans generate an additional 25 million tons...
Dec 17, 2008
Earth-Friendly Imbibing
12.17.08As we gather for our various seasonal holidays, many ofus will likely bring a bottle of wine or Champagne to share. Thiscan lead eco-folks...
Dec 10, 2008
Connecting the Dots
12.10.08In 2004, Marin Organic's executive director HelgeHellberg was visiting the organization's member farms when helanded at Peter Martinelli's Fresh Run Farm in Bolinas. As...
Dec 3, 2008
Celebrating Winter
12.03.08An old-fashioned holiday outing," reads the invitation tothe Summerfield Waldorf School's annual Winter Faire. I'm attractedby the chance to step out of the usual...
Nov 26, 2008
Eco-Clothing Direct
11.26.08For savvy local eco-shoppers, one of this season'sspecial delights is Indigenous Designs' holiday warehouse sale.During just a few days each year, the public can...
Nov 19, 2008
Earth-Friendly Economics
11.19.08After the exuberance of Barack Obama's election, our attention now turns back to repairing our global economic system. Like many folks, I worry that...