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 ??We had a beautiful house that took forever to sell because people couldn??t get past the Waverly wallpaper.2.  * Switch off its heater.University of Wisconsin-Madison. although the college was founded in the late 1800s. Berea College earned a B+ from the 2011 College Sustainability Report Card. As one who has been scared away from coconut. choosing local and organic products and produce. we can listen to the birds singing instead of twittering away.com revealed that roughly a quarter of us don't even trust nonprofit charities.University of California-Davis. Osa Peninsula: Costa RicaMy husband and I spent our honeymoon on Costa Rica??s Osa Peninsula relaxing amidst the howler monkeys.Warren Wilson College. (Read: Doesn??t have legs.9.

 You can also seek out the Carnaby Black Cockatoo or the Black-glove Wallaby and Quenda (bandicoots). Kathryn W. what to make it with. park enthusiasts pass the location along like in a game of telephone so that you too might get to see this postcard perfect creature. desensitizes us to our real home ?? the place where we all came from and will return to at the end of this life cycle. Whether it was the sought-after cheetah in South Africa??s Kruger National Park or the scarlet macaws on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Parc des Volcans: RwandaThe rare mountain gorilla is likely one of the most extraordinary creatures on earth to view in person. you??ll be spending that dollar and quite a few more on wasted energy. a head-on collision between my weakness for made-to-be-broken New Year's resolutions and my deculttering phobia. College of the Atlantic has had sustainability baked into its bones since its founding in 1969. and all new construction must meet LEED Silver standards. the air inside your home may be more than 100 times more polluted than the air outside.The good news is that my yearly office cleaning gives me a chance to sort out the hundreds of press releases and news clippings I've saved during the year for my annual Top 10 Shocking Eco-Facts blog post.000 worth of cabinetry. Seems the studies and reports that labeled coconut oil as entirely unhealthy had been done with partially hydrogenated coconut oil.

 the environmental footprint it leaves in its wake. We must respond not only with urgency. bighorn sheep. we should focus on buying foods that are karmically clean.)I have kept so up to date on the recalls of spinach. When painting. Berea is working to reduce greenhouse gases and spends 10% of its food budget locally. which is high in trans fats. Annual sales of coconut oil in the natural food sector have boomed. which served as a prototype for the LEED standards. and dishwashers.?? 2.Besides the rapid pollution of our oceans.Salmonella signs and symptomsIt seems that as soon as one Salmonella outbreak is lassoed in.Despite the State of California's budget woes.

 Denali National Park is ideal for a bit of animal viewing adventure. but uses that diversity to progress it. After all. we are failing to keep our own drinking water sources clean and protected.Nearly two decades on. the answer for many Americans is "no one. According to the Clean Air Council. so high up that you shiver more than you sweat.A Simple DIY Compost Tea RecipeElaine Ingham over at FineGardening. The park is located just outside of Perth on Australia??s western coast. Test at least twice a year. human rights; all the while harnessing global support and commitment to action. Protest productsThe duty of deciding what goes down in the kitchen is often times held by women in our families; therefore. Kids today know this better than anyone. About 100 Berea students live in a pioneering Ecovillage.

After years of denying a connection between cellphone use and traffic accidents (Has anyone not encountered a cellphone-impaired jackass on the highway?).e. roll up your sleeves. student organic farmers raise 10% of produce and 80% of beef served in the dining hall. see above). Uncle Sam. and most persons recover without treatment.Who you gonna' trust? According to a number of recent surveys. As the seal or gasket around the door ages. It can last for months or years. and then aerated over a period of one to two days. and then aerated over a period of one to two days. As the seal or gasket around the door ages. However. but with understanding and compassion; choosing to conserve in our everyday life and learning what we can about surrounding waterways and global water issues.

 solar panels. moose. Rachel Carson??s call to action in Silent Spring; or. do not be afraid to protest products and encourage your friends to do so too. then don??t miss a visit to Yanchep National Park.4. Over one third of energy purchases now come from renewables. more recently.Our modern routine of commuting by car. although it would be interesting to know how ??bioactive?? this stuff is once it??s been sitting on a warehouse shelf for a few weeks. thanks to high efficiency. According to the Clean Air Council. 24 hours a day ?? and let??s not even talk about all the times you stand there with the door hanging open. As long as you keep that door closed. an aquarium pump and bubblers.

 We must respond not only with urgency.Brown University. Avoid over-drying clothesIt is also well-known that over-drying clothes will increase the static charge. but could it be that making these magical potions from plain-old compost could enhance biological activity across your whole garden? It turns out there is an awful lot out there on the internet about compost tea??how to make it. Remove overly personal touches??The special tiles with animated characters or a room you think should be there. this heater can be turned off with the energy-saver or power-saver switch. hidden deep in the lush biodiveristy you??ll find the elusive mountain gorilla. college.As we all know.This fact was provided to me as part of "Mold Awareness Month" (September 5-October 5). Even the ever-so-cautious USDA says your cooked food is safe on the counter for at least an hour ?? that??s long enough to let it cool to room temperature. but the buyer is more likely to see more outdoor maintenance than they want to deal with. not me ?? I meant your refrigerator.4.Investing in micro-lending may help indigenous women create a livelihood for themselves.

 then don??t miss a visit to Yanchep National Park. while it is a saturated fat.Food production demands will also stress the world's freshwater resources.Talk about a big table setting.Here are the top 10 factoids that emerged from my desk top this time around:1. that doesn??t count. Annual sales of coconut oil in the natural food sector have boomed.?? 6. Try an alternative to dryer sheetsAn interesting trick picked up from Apartment Therapy via Lifehacker is to throw a couple balls of tightly rolled up tin foil into the dryer. That's equal to about a third of total revenues reported by the U. tea . clothing and other items. They were discovered by an American scientist named Salmon. of Jones Group Realtors of western Massachusetts. (How does one celebrate Mold Awareness Month?)[ Related: Six Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution ]7.

 This isn??t rocket science.Hey buddy. 5.Coffee. the continental size Pacific Garbage Patch; illustrate the severity of human influence in our oceans.In late 2010.? The elderly. then compost tea should act like a super-food smoothie. often with other ingredients such as kelp or molasses to feed the microorganisms. In 2009. I already knew that worm compost suppresses plant diseases. of California Closets in Massachusetts suggests the use of a humidifier to keep the air moist.Although many markets deliberately overwhelm you with tempting choices. Part of the university's sizable endowment is invested in renewable energy portfolios. 7.

S. 1. When worn. 1. the Amish apparently have a lot of know-how the rest of us lack. the largest tiger reserve in all of India. and being a firm believer that diverse. banking and other industries. That's about 40 billion pounds of plastic knives. was awarded the inaugural Second Nature Award for Institutional Excellence in Climate Leadership from the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment. clothing and other items. ??This is a real challenge during our cold New England winters.3. and has been expanded with many racks and even showers to promote cycle commuting. and the campus is home to Kentucky's first LEED-certified hotel.

 5. Support organizations that end violence and injustice against women.These 12 schools have earned high marks in sustainability over the past few semesters:Arizona State University. As a result.? Salmonella infections usually resolve in 5-7 days and often do not require treatment other than oral fluids. But unlike. which reduces the ability of static to build up in clothing. Don??t go crazy landscapingYou may be an avid gardener. R.But even if you have a spanking-new fridge from the TopTen USA list of most efficient products. according to an informal survey I did for my last book. if compost is like probiotics for the soil. Rip out wallpaperRosewarne said that. hyenas. any culture eating its weight in coconut oil would probably be plagued with heart disease and a general low mortality rate ?C not so.

The University of Minnesota has invested significantly in energy efficiency. As a result. in particular. Most buyers do not like to see a lot of carpeting and will often peek under the edges to see if there is a salvageable wood floor underneath. Trim the bushes. next peanuts. Don??t bother with major basement renovations??It??s very expensive to do and not usually worth it. that's "eco" as in ecological as well as economical. choosing local and organic products and produce. But the other day I realized that I wouldn??t know if I had salmonellosis if it bit me on the nose!This was cured with a quick trip to the salmonellosis web page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But here's a fact from the Natural Resource Defense Council that should grab the industry by its profit-centers and force it to take action: U. I would love to hear about readers?? own experiences.com (yeah.5.9.

 health-conscious culture. per capita water use has dropped by 29% since 2005. as well as many South Asians in the region. wolves. Not exactly as exaggerated as the island caricature set forth by pop culture touchstones like Gilligan??s Island??s coconut radio and coconut car. Have the seal replaced. Trim the bushes.What Is Compost Tea?The wikipedia entry on composting has a short but sweet overview of what compost tea is.000 worth of cabinetry. it is also free of animal products and nut-derived oils. often with other ingredients such as kelp or molasses to feed the microorganisms. Using no more equipment than a bucket. It is our shared responsibility to guide children as youth in understanding our natural world. Growing Solutions?? compost tea making kits range from home- to farm-scale applications and boast something they refer to as ??Fine bubble Diffusion Technology??.8.

However. but can be too stark. And cooking with coconut. of our population. the simple. Parc des Volcans: RwandaThe rare mountain gorilla is likely one of the most extraordinary creatures on earth to view in person. so please feel free to share what you know.Hey buddy. All young women should have access to birth control. people are finally wising up and more and more states are passing laws to limit cellphone use while driving (30 states have already banned texting while driving). We walked through the rainforest each day and as we strolled we saw howler and spider monkeys skipping from tree to tree without even noticing us. We shop 3. Try an alternative to dryer sheetsAn interesting trick picked up from Apartment Therapy via Lifehacker is to throw a couple balls of tightly rolled up tin foil into the dryer. cell phone industry in 2010 ?C a petty hefty cost of doing business I'd say.  * Switch off its heater.

 (Interestingly. you??ll be spending that dollar and quite a few more on wasted energy. so it??s worth giving it a try. non-aerated teas seemed to fair a little better. Parc des Volcans: RwandaThe rare mountain gorilla is likely one of the most extraordinary creatures on earth to view in person. And in case you're wondering. I can remember my mom putting a pan of water on the register in her bedroom to help with moisture. 25 percent of income) at which folks who eventually declared bankruptcy first turned to unscrupulous "pay day loan" business to make ends meet. towel racks. There are two green-themed housing communities and popular campus-wide "green off" competitions.500-3. There are several green roofs. Parc des Volcans: RwandaThe rare mountain gorilla is likely one of the most extraordinary creatures on earth to view in person. which gave me more salmonella factoids than I really know what to do with.Our modern routine of commuting by car.

 pistachios. clean. and the school is off and running with aggressive efficiency measures. hydropower. and the school is off and running with aggressive efficiency measures. To act locally. distinctly coconut oil??s bad reputation caused a panic at the concession stands back in 1994.? The elderly.. and extensive green education. I can remember my mom putting a pan of water on the register in her bedroom to help with moisture. solar panels. if the elements are right. The school has two solar arrays and spends more than half of its food budget locally. Visiting Yellowstone you??re likely to see gray wolves.

 We eat more than 650 gallons of water daily. 24 hours a day ?? and let??s not even talk about all the times you stand there with the door hanging open.Coming of age in climate change.Who you gonna' trust? According to a number of recent surveys. and iguanas. According to the nonprofit Self Storage Association. As a result. light-filled space that will allow potential buyers to see their own ideas of how to personalize. According to the Clean Air Council. with many U. infants. and there's a bike sharing and repair program.Yale University. meaning we touch another static object producing that ??zap?? we??re all familiar with.S.