, where obese pregnant women at the Liverpool Women's Hospital will be given a drug to reduce the food supply to their unborn babies. It will not help the women themselves lose weight, but researchers hypothesize that the drug may prevent the birth of oversized babies, reducing, among...
Many people don't know it, but semen carries more than just sperm... It also unlocks the potential to alleviate depression in women, new studies suggest . Before we outline the arguments against this scientific discovery, please read the following. Males have always thought there was ...
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is closely monitoring the ten Libyan-owned, French-flagged fishing vessels confined to the Mediterranean port of Sete with cancelled permits, owned by Libyan companies with links to Lybia’s tyrant ruler Muammar Gaddafi. If any of these vessels manage ...
can give you the feeling of isolation. The sounds of tropical birds pumping through speakers tucked into fake palm trees, a semi-remote location and staff members in grass skirts can almost give the impression that youve made a big track in search of serenity. Almost. However for som...
Google Earth animation reveals Indonesian forest targeted for destruction by pulp and paper companies Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com May 14, 2011 A new animation created using Google Earth offers a tour of an area of forest slated for destruction by logging companies. The animation, cr...
There are different standards to rank green energy programs, so NREL actually compiled several Top Ten lists, not just one. Austin Energy in Texas came out in front for selling the largest volume of renewable energy in terms of kilowatt hours per year. In terms of the percentage of cu...
“RevoluSun is Hawaii’s fastest-growing provider of residential solar solutions. In less than 18 months, we’ve taken the lead in a relatively crowded market, designing and installing more residential photovoltaic projects in 2010 than any other company,” said Todd Georgopapadakos, Revo...
People are hijacking the Law of Attraction. I am sick of it, and it’s time to take it back. Since I first heard about the concepts of attraction and manifestation, I knew they were for me… they fit perfectly with everything I’d believed about life, and how my life works, for many year...
The luggage of a first-class passenger on a Bangkok-to-Dubai flight contained something other than shirts and socks: Authorities at Suvarnabhumi International Airport found baby leopards, panthers, a bear and monkeys in the suitcases of a United Arab Emirates citizen. Undercover anti-...
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People from the Delta del Ebro region in Spain joined together under the direction of Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada to form a giant depiction of a girl named Gal•la, bringing attention to how future generations will pay the price for climate change. "Gal•la" was part of the 350 EARTH project...
7:41 a.m. | Updated Here’s a shout-out to the amazing team of Pace University graduate and undergraduate students who, led by professor Maria Luskay (with my assistance), just completed the short documentary “Linda Thornton: Seeking Sustainability, One Shrimp at a Time .” I hope you’l...
Were becoming more and more aware that even the foods we think are harmless enough are laden with a bounty of additives that we had no idea existed. From dyes to preservatives and every filler in between, taking care to eat clean can be a downright difficult proposition. But the late...
Program that cuts illegal logging by providing high quality health care in Borneo wins major conservation award Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com May 14, 2011 Board explaining to patients the payment options at Alam Sehat Lestari in Sukadana, West Kalimantan. Photo by Rhett A. Butler 2011...
The Surfrider Foundation operates through a network of grassroots chapters who take volunteer action to protect our ocean, waves and beaches through campaign, program and educational initiatives in their communities.
Bowl of shark fin soup. "The value of shark fins for shark fin soup has led to an increase in shark catches. Usually only the fins are taken, while the rest of the shark is discarded, usually into the sea." Image credit:Wikipedia Washington Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire had a choice: s...
This video will give you a serious case of the warm and fuzzies. A young, Northern Fur Seal spent a brief stint at the Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre in British Columbia after washing ashore. When rescuers found it, the seal was dehydrated and in need of care. But the injuries we...
This is not your father's population documentary. The new film "Mother: Caring Our Way Out of the Population Dilemma " takes a feminist/humanist view as it explores the issue of our exploding numbers. It's now showing at a handful of film festivals and events . Here's the trailer: The...
Bowl of shark fin soup. "The value of shark fins for shark fin soup has led to an increase in shark catches. Usually only the fins are taken, while the rest of the shark is discarded, usually into the sea." Image credit:Wikipedia Washington Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire had a choice: s...
By Colleen Vanderlinden, TreeHugger The best way to learn about your soil’s health is to get a soil test through your local cooperative extension service or at a local nursery. However, there are a few simple things you can do to get a general idea about your soil’s health. One of the...
Synergy is a design for an affordable, cold-climate Passive House by Tim Eian of TE Studio , the firm behind the first Passive House in Wisconsin . Eian says Synergy is “a beacon for the 21st century renaissance of residential high-performance design. “ In other words, this is a home ...
The Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) is the Surfrider Foundation’s volunteer-run, water testing, education and advocacy program. Our chapters use this program to alert citizens and officials in their communities about water quality problems and to work toward solutions. The BWTF has demon...
Patrick resting at Garden State Veterinary Specialists By Lisa Spector, Juilliard Graduate, Canine Music Expert and co-founder of Through a Dogs Ear . On April 1st, I wrote about Patrick, the Pit Bull puppy who was starved, neglected and thrown out with the garbage in Newark, New Jer...
There have been numerous reports of the benefits of therapy dogs for autistic children and some have sung praises for having autistic children swim with dolphins . In Thailand, elephant therapy with, yes, elephants has been found to help some autistic children. Nuntanee Satiansukpong,...
Today (and the second Saturday of May every year) is International Migratory Bird Day. As stated by the Environment for the Americas who created IMBD, “Public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird conservation . Citizens who are enthusiastic about birds, infor...
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about the role social media has had on the uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa. Aided by sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs, activists organize mass demonstrations, release photos and video and report what is happening on the ground. But in China, calls for ...
Lauren Bush Opens FEED Project Pop-Up Shop with New York Cupcake Shop Photo: Emma Grady FEED Projects by Lauren Bush is getting support from local New York bakery The Little Cupcake Bakeshop. Both in Nolita and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, the cupcake shop is selling FEED Projects apparel and...
That’s a good question, and one personal to many vegans. I’m OK with chocolate produced in the same factory as non-vegan chocolate, as long as the bar I’m buying doesn’t contain animal ingredients in the recipe. I guess it depends on your reasons for going vegan and how strict you wan...
After the recent meeting of Yellowstone’s grizzly bear managers in Jackson, Wyoming, a manager asked me: “so what are the cumulative effects of the loss of Yellowstone cutthroat trout, whitebark pine, as well as the effects of climate change and wolves on Yellowstone grizzly bears? Th...
Medical screening tests are a great way to stay on top of your health. Think of them as basic maintenance, just like checking the oil and tire pressure to keep your car gunning down the highway. To help make it simple, we’ve compiled a list of the most important medical tests every wo...
