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5 simple ways to make Earth Day last all year

By Eartheasy, Posted April 22nd, 2010

Across the world, people today are showing their appreciation for planet Earth in acknowledgement that a healthy environment is fundamental to our well-being. The variety of activities is impressive, and the collective sentiment is truly inspiring…

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How Volcanoes can Change the World

By Dr. Roseanne D’Arrigo, Posted April 20th, 2010

The eruption of Iceland’s Laki volcano in 1783-84 had profound effects on climate, not just in Iceland but around the globe.

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Our Psychic Connections to Nature

By David Bollier, On the Commons, Posted April 5th, 2010

The despoliation of nature is tantamount to despoiling our mental habitat as well.

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From Ownership to Relationship

By Satish Kumar, Posted March 29th, 2010

We do not own nature – we have a relationship with nature. Nature does not belong to us -we belong to nature.

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Our beautiful planet: Amazing Icebergs

By Eartheasy, Posted March 1st, 2010

A series photos featuring strikingly beautiful and unusual icebergs…

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Connecting with nature close to home

By Kim Isley, Trees for a Change, Posted February 4th, 2010

It is when we let go of our ego and put down our inflated sense of human importance that we can really connect to Mother Earth and our own true nature.

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Clearing a Path to Nature

By Richard Louv, Posted May 28th, 2009

The disengagement of children from nature has begun to alarm some of America’s more thoughtful naturalists, scientists, and environmentalists.

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The Real Cost of ‘Virtual Nature’

By Brenda Scott Royce, Posted March 11th, 2009

Can robotic replicas and digital imagery inspire children to a love of nature?

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Environmental websites for kids

By Greg Seaman, Posted March 5th, 2009

Many parents are concerned that their children spend too much time indoors on the computer. This time is put to good use, however, when children learn how to become stewards of their environment.

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How to get your child excited about nature

By Greg Seaman, Posted February 5th, 2009

Children are born with an innate curiosity about the natural world around them. How can we help them satisfy it?

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What is healthy for the person is healthy for the planet

By Terry Taylor, Posted January 27th, 2009

Our rapidly changing world of technology is moving us farther and farther from the environment for which our evolution has designed us.

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Leave No Child Inside

By Richard Louv, Posted January 27th, 2009

… we must pass on to our children the joy and value of playing outside in nature.

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Researchers find simpler lifestyle builds fit children

By Andre Picard, Posted January 27th, 2009

The solution to North America’s epidemic of childhood obesity could be as simple as looking to the past.

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Spending time in nature, a natural remedy for ADHD

By The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, reported in Scienceblog, Posted January 27th, 2009

Children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) should spend some quality time outdoors when they are not in school, according to a nationwide study.

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