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Composter Give-Away: Jora JK125 Compost Tumbler
By Eartheasy.com, Posted June 1st, 2011We are giving away one of our top-of-the-line insulated compost tumblers to an Eartheasy fan…
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Connecting the Dots…to Climate Change
By Earthasy, Posted May 26th, 2011It is becoming more apparent that warming of the climate is unequivocal…
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Perennial Crops Being Developed to Produce Food with Less Environmental Impact
By Eartheasy.com, Posted May 23rd, 2011The development of perennial grain crops represents a breakthrough in global food production…
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New Technology to Lower the Cost of Hybrid Cars
By Eartheasy.com, Posted May 9th, 2011Adding a second clutch improves efficiency without the need for a second electric motor…
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4 Mistakes to Avoid for the Novice Homesteader
By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted May 4th, 2011A few considerations when making the transition to a more independent way of life…
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5 Easy to Grow Mosquito-Repelling Plants
By Eartheasy.com, Posted April 28th, 2011Before reaching for the chemical sprays, try planting these easy-to-grow plants which have natural mosquito-repelling properties…
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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Lower IQs in Children
By Eartheasy.com, Posted April 27th, 2011Three new studies find evidence linking organophosphate pesticides with adverse effects on cognitive development in children…
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5 Secrets to a ‘No-work’ Garden
By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted April 26th, 2011It took over 20 years of gardening to realize that I didn’t have to work so hard to achieve a fruitful harvest…
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Earthday 2011
By Naomi Devine, Posted April 22nd, 2011This year, I am pondering Earth Day’s beginnings, and what the event’s place is in the fight for the future of our planet, and its place in our movement…
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A commons approach to conserving community water supplies
By Randall Amster, Posted April 12th, 2011To protect our water, we should look to real life examples of communities who still manage resources collectively.
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5 tips to reduce your exposure to BPA and other hormone disrupting chemicals in your diet
By Eartheasy.com, Posted April 7th, 2011BPA is so prevalent in food packaging and other consumer items that prior research has detected its presence in at least 90% of Americans…
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Baby hummingbird rescued, raised by young man
By Eartheasy.com, Posted April 6th, 2011Originally posted May 2010, we thought this heartwarming video deserved another look now that Spring has once again sprung…
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Garden as if your life depended on it, because it does
By Ellen LaConte, Posted April 5th, 20115 reasons why more of us should take up spade, rake and hoe, make compost and raise good soil and garden beds with a vengeance.
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Wireless Advances Could Mean No More Cell Towers
By Peter Svensson, Associated Press, Posted April 4th, 2011Small cellular antennas, about the size of a Rubik’s cube, could be placed indoors or out and be easily hidden from view. And the smaller cells can boost a network’s capacity tenfold…
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How Plug-In Hybrid Cars Could Be Game Changers
By Venkat Srinivasan, Posted April 1st, 2011Maybe the focus of all our efforts should be on getting a PHEV on the road at an economical price…
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Kayaker Encounters Enormous Rare Shark
By Eartheasy.com, Posted March 28th, 2011Close encounter with giant basking shark brings mix of respect and awe…
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Turning it Off and Taking it up a Notch for Earth Hour
By Naomi Devine, Posted March 25th, 2011Join the world in signaling support for climate action by turning your lights off for one hour, Saturday March 26th at 8:30pm (Local time)
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6 Tips for Safer Cell Phone Use
By Eartheasy.com, Posted March 23rd, 2011“I can’t tell you that cell phones are dangerous, but I can tell you that I’m not sure they’re safe.” – Devra Davis
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Cadmium in kids’ jewelry may pose poison risk
By Eartheasy.com, Posted March 22nd, 2011Cadmium is being used as a lead substitute, and its use in the marketplace is not yet regulated for children’s toys and jewelry.
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Raised Beds: Preparing your Garden Beds for Spring
By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted March 15th, 2011Early spring preparation will yield rewards throughout the growing season.
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Here are some tips for building productive soil for your garden beds and planters – while there are some differences based on locale, these tips pretty much apply anywhere…
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How to Make a Simple ‘Ready-Kit’ for Your Daypack
Be prepared during day hikes with this compact, lightweight ‘ready-kit’ you can make yourself.
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Apocalypse Not
It is easier to flirt with doomsday predictions than to take action against real threats to our planet…
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5 Great DIY Eco Friendly Recycled Gifts
Timeless, practical and thoughtful DIY gifts from the heart can matter the most during the holidays and save you from being heckled by your credit card company in the New Year.
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A Backpacker’s Review of the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
To try out this award winning water filter, I used it exclusively on a three day backpacking trip up the ‘Black Tusk’ volcanic mountain in Western Canada.
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LED bulbs are ready to light your home – 7 tips you should know
The future in home lighting is LED, and the future is now.
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