Soil is one of our most precious resources and along with many others we are treating like dirt. * The United States is losing soil 10 times faster -- and China and India are losing soil 30 to 40 times faster -- than the natural replenishment rate. * The economic ...
Started by C Robb W. in October, about Agriculture & Food, Carbon Sequestration, Emissions, Food, Organic, Pollution
I was listening to a lecture/conversation between Wes Jackson of the Land Institute and Wendell Berry this morning and the topic wandered to science and it's mandate. To paraphrase, science doesn't decide what's good, culture does that, within culture religion has largely had a monopoly on that word, that task, ...
Started by C Robb W. in October, about Climate Change, Consumerism, Education, Environment & Wildlife, Food, Philosophy & Religion
World Bank points to food riots in Bangladesh and Egypt. Yet we've not been so badly effected here in the U.S. Why not?
Started by Brian O. in July, about Food, Industry
More and more people are questioning whether the water, and the package it comes in, is safe, or at least safer than tap water -- and if the convenience is worth the environmental impact. Over the past two decades, people have increasingly been shifting to bottled water because they consider ...
Started by Abhijit B. in July, about Consumerism, Food
"The "dirty dozen" are 12 fruits and veggies that, even when washed, tend to maintain high levels of pesticide residue unless they're grown organically. They are: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, spinach, strawberries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes and raspberries." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gay-browne/organic-panic-what-to-do_b_115045.html
Started by Peter D. in July, about Consumerism, Food, Health
Remember Dean Karmen? The Segway guy? Dean has come up with water distiller that can produce purified, drinkable water from almost any liquid source. This includes seawater, poisons, sludge, and urine! Dean has been working on the water purifier for over five years, but it is now nearing production. Check ...
Started by Peter D. in July, about Clean Technologies, Consumerism, Food
I'm trying pretty hard to find somewhere I can buy low carbon food options as I just don't have time to cook myself. What should I do?
Started by Matthew W. in June, about Consumerism, Energy Saving, Food, Health
Join Celsias to commit to actions, invite friends, join projects & apply for green jobs!
Join with your community and support locally owned and operated food co-ops. Go Co-op!
Simply experience what it's like. Make sure to consume lots of vegetables and fruit, not ...
Instead of choosing paper or plastic, trade up to a reusable canvas bag to carry ...
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