Health Summary. Natural, safe, Earth-friendly cleaners and cleaning supplies are increasingly becoming available in mainstream retail outlets. Because toxic, caustic, and carcinogenic cleaners are considered dangerous, cancer causing, and harmful to the environment, there has been an increased interest in natural alternatives. This page contains a few easy suggestions to make a huge difference. Baking… Continue reading Natural Safe Earth Friendly Cleaners and Cleaning Supplies for Home Office and Industry
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“Inside the Firestorm” — Australia Black Saturday Bushfires Documentary (7 Feb 2009)
The Black Saturday bushfires were a series of bushfires burning across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009, and were among Australia’s all-time worst bushfire disasters. The documentary “Inside the Firestorm” examines why the event was so extreme and catastrophic. Written and directed by Jacob Hickey, the documentary was released… Continue reading “Inside the Firestorm” — Australia Black Saturday Bushfires Documentary (7 Feb 2009)
Blue Planet Green Living – Organic Green and Natural
Activism > Environment Summary. Blue Planet Green Living and Organic Green and Natural are two names for the same internet destination offering a wealth of information and resources for those needing practical solutions to living green in a purposeful and economical way. Video. We’ve created a video tour of the Blue Planet Green Living website.… Continue reading Blue Planet Green Living – Organic Green and Natural
Catholic Pope and Orthodox Christian Church Leadership Proclaims Environmental Pollution is a Sin
Environment | Lifeways > Christianity Summary. Catholic and Orthodox church leadership joined forces in declaring that Christians have an obligation to care for the earth. This proclamation may in part be a response to the scripture that states a time will come when those who destroy the earth will be destroyed. (see Revelations 11:18) An article published by The… Continue reading Catholic Pope and Orthodox Christian Church Leadership Proclaims Environmental Pollution is a Sin
T. Boone Pickens Plan for Solar, Wind, and Natural Gas Power Future Sustainability
Activism > Environment > Power Summary. The United States represents 4% of the world’s population, yet consumes 25% of the world’s oil. We’re using 21 million barrels of oil every day. Over 70% of our oil usage is imported. That’s 700 billion dollars a year in dollars leaking out of the United States – a situation that will… Continue reading T. Boone Pickens Plan for Solar, Wind, and Natural Gas Power Future Sustainability
National Peace Site, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol, California
The National Peace Site contains a diverse variety of trees, flowers, as well as other plant and animal life. The plants and other items at the site are donated from local peace activists as well as peace groups from other countries around the world, which makes the site an international effort. Document History Page converted… Continue reading National Peace Site, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol, California
Ice on Rocks Photos
Effective Living > Photography The Ice on Rocks series of photos are now available in the photo gallery. A preview is provided below.
Sunset Photos
Effective Living > Photography Photos of a sunset are now available in the photo gallery. A preview is provided below.
Proactive Flood Containment and Disaster Planning – Responding to the Iowa Flood of 2008
Activism > Environment Flood Recovery. As the water level of the Iowa River is finally receding, damage assessments are being made. Much time, energy, money, and resources will be needed to restore millions of square feet that were damaged by the flood including businesses, homes, city government buildings, transportation facilities, and buildings at the University of… Continue reading Proactive Flood Containment and Disaster Planning – Responding to the Iowa Flood of 2008
Technology and Green, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
Activism > Environment It seems that technology and industrialization may be the cause of much environmental degradation. Yet, at the same time, technology can help us more comfortably get “back to the garden” and reduce our negative impact on the environment. Consider the following: The newer more efficient wind and solar power technologies rely on computers… Continue reading Technology and Green, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
Sustainable Economic Development (S.E.E.D.) Conference – 26 April 2008
Environment The following announcement comes from Michael Richards, founder of Sustainable Ecological Economic Development (S.E.E.D.): The S.E.E.D. Mid Term Conference will take place on April 26, 2008 North High School in Davenport, Iowa As you may know the first Annual S.E.E.D. Conference took place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 26,27 and 28 of 2007. The… Continue reading Sustainable Economic Development (S.E.E.D.) Conference – 26 April 2008
Illinois Earthquake News Update
Environment Summary. Our original news report regarding the earthquake in Illinois has been updated to include additional information not available in the initial minutes after the earthquake first hit when we monitored it and reported on it. Please refer to the original news report for more information.