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Regardless of personal opinions, Al Gore's unwavering dedication to raising awareness about global warming is undeniable.

5/18/09 - Bee Keeping 101

International experts will convene in Burkina Faso for three days this week to discuss the prospects for biofuel production in Africa, conference organizers said Monday.

If you've read the labels of some large brand baby products, it reads like a science project. With the alarmingly high level of toxins in our environment (air, dirt, water, furniture, toys, food), do you really want to be putting these Frankenstein chemicals on your child?

If there's one trend that is likely to grow, it's buying organic. A predominant factor is choosing organic food, is health related, as health concerns grow to due preservatives, chemicals, and questionable food practices. Since 1950, more than 100,000 chemicals have been introduced to our food chain. And while the incidence of breast cancer was one in every 10 women in 1950, four out of every 10 women are now diagnosed with the disease. The finger of blame lies squaring on what we consume and expose our bodies to.

Practical gifts do not necessarily have to be boring gifts. In fact, it's often the practical gifts that are used the most and appreciated. Here are some practical gift ideas, that are also earth friendly.

Recycle Bin Designs: Retro Style That's Today

By Sting

Fruits and vegetables are just bursting with flavor right now, and best of all they are all locally sourced (across most parts of the US, Canada and Europe)

We welcome any link submissions on the topics of alternative farming including sustainable, organic, low-input, biodynamic and regenerative agriculture.

Warning, Warning, it Actually Tastes Good!

Graestone, a forum poster at Happyhippie.com, attended the free screening of Waiting to Inhale at the San Diego Central Library.

Americans drank 8.8 billion gallons of bottled water in 2007, up more than 7% from 2006.. Even in areas where tap water is safe to drink, the demand for bottled water is increasing—producing unnecessary garbage and consuming vast quantities of energy.

When Michael Lockard, the executive chef of the U.S. Open, describes the food served at his event, he does it with evident pride.