What I love about Earth Day is that not only is it a herald of true spring and summer, but it’s also a reminder of how we should be treating the earth every day. It’s like Mother’s day: Moms are awesome, but they often aren’t appreciated as much as they should be until their special […]
Environment
Defending Our Earth…and Our Rights
by guest blogger Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper Forty-five years ago, communities around the nation marched to defend the earth. They brought banners, signs, chants, and a realization that environmental degradation damages every aspect of our lives. When we pollute the water, the air, and the land, people suffer—their health is affected, their recreational […]
Help Shine a Light on FERC
by guest blogger Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been “captured” by the very industries it is supposed to regulate—particularly pipeline companies. It’s an agency that has become so entangled with industry that it’s now violating the constitutional rights of communities and families across the nation. Sound […]
Natural Egg Dyeing Tips + Maria’s Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe
by the Rodale’s content team What is spring without a basket of beautifully dyed eggs? Dyeing Easter eggs is wholesome fun for the entire family. However, to keep things green and safe, it’s best to stick to coloring them with natural dyes instead of using artificial ones. One of our favorite ways to dye eggs […]
The New-Age Fast Food Philosophy
by guest blogger Gillian Francella, multimedia journalist and converted vegan/vegetarian Swap your potato chips for kale chips, nix the soda, and grab some fresh-pressed juice… Forget hamburgers! It’s all about fried quinoa and vegan options! The fast-food chains you grew up with are gradually being replaced by fast-casual restaurants like Chipotle, Tender Greens, and LYFE […]
What Does It Mean to Be Cruelty-Free?
by guest blogger Amanda Harding, copywriter at Rodale’s Cute, fluffy bunnies don’t need to suffer for the sake of beauty. Myth: Animal testing is required by law. Myth: The animals don’t really suffer. Myth: There are no alternatives to animal testing. Truth: There are plenty of high-quality, effective, cruelty-free beauty and skincare products available today. […]
Protecting Our Rights Isn’t a Pipe Dream
by guest blogger Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper Every month, inside the walls of glass and concrete of a Washington, DC, office building, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approves major new pipeline projects, along with the expansion of existing projects, pipeline compressors, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities. They do this seemingly […]
8 Myths about Household Cleaners, Busted!
by guest blogger Lisa Bronner, writer of the blog Going Green with a Bronner Mom I pitied the solicitor who knocked on my door selling a “green cleaner.” Me: What’s it made out of? Him: All-natural ingredients! Me: Like what? Him: Completely biodegradable surfactants! Me: Made from what? Him: I’m not sure, but they’re all-natural! See […]
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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