PLANET

We've only got one planet, and it makes our lives possible. We can no longer take it for granted.

Food Revolution: Americans Lose their Appetite for Anonymous Food

by Brian Halweil

posted Feb 19, 2006

Why are farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture, direct farm-to-household marketing, organics, and humanely raised meats all on the increase?

Bioremediation in New Orleans - Part Two

by Starhawk

posted Feb 17, 2006

Lots of people have worked on bioremediation in the lab. New Orleans offers a low-budget opportunity in the real world.

Europe Cleans Up Its E-Waste Act

by Lilja Otto

posted Feb 16, 2006

Quick guide to new European initiatives on e-waste

Sustainability: Planet at the Crossroads

by Bill McKibben

posted Feb 16, 2006

As signs of climate change grow, and leaders lack political will to change course, people are acting in community to create a world that works for all.

Bioremediation in New Orleans

by Starhawk

posted Dec 12, 2005

Starhawk's second trip to New Orleans included the cleansing of contaminated soil using natural methods, as well as other relief efforts.

Resurrect New Orleans: a better city is possible

by Van Jones

posted Nov 30, 2005

In post-Katrina New Orleans, will casinos, big business, and tourism displace people and the culture of the Big Easy? How will the city protect itself from future storms and rising seas? New Orleans could be rebuilt to serve its residents, poor and rich, and prosper in harmony with its watery ecosystem.

China's Future

by Bonny Chau, Isa Lim

posted Nov 09, 2005

An American high school student visits a steel factory near Shanghai and explores the economic and health issues.

I Stand With You Against the Disorder

by Jeanette Armstrong

posted Nov 08, 2005

An indigenous woman invites us to learn how America’s rootless culture looks to a people who are “dream and land together”

Losing Power in Standby Mode

by Valerie Doyle

posted Nov 08, 2005

The average American household continually leaks about 50 watts of electricity. Eliminating that trickle, would save $1 billion annually in wasted electricity.

Sunscreen Safety

by Lilja Otto

posted Nov 08, 2005

Because of serious concerns about the safety of chemical sun screens, mineral filters appear to be a better choice.

Organic Produce Goes to School

by Rebecca Clarren

posted Oct 04, 2005

Farmers are struggling to stay on the land. Meanwhile, obesity is epidemic among U.S. children. A movement is creating a solution to both problems by linking schools to sources of local organic produce. The kids don’t seem to miss the deep fryers.

Indicator: Mayors Vote to Support Climate Protection

by Megan Tady

posted Oct 04, 2005

US mayors, and mayors from throughout the world vote to support climate protection.

Book Review: Carfree Cities by J.H. Crawford

by Guy Dauncey

posted Sep 12, 2005

Guy Dauncey reviews a book that praises the details in life that become noticable when people walk through their communities instead of driving.

Experts Warn of Oil Peak

by Rik Langendoen

posted Sep 08, 2005

World oil supplies are about to decline, risking major effects on the world's economy and politics

How to Build an Ecohome

posted Sep 08, 2005

Build a home that conserves energy, water, and wood using components from Berea's ecovillage