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About Global Footprint Network By Erin Hollingsworth IN Sep 22 2009 Global Footprint Network is an international think tank working to advance sustainability through use of the Ecological Footprint, a resource accounting tool that measures how much nature we have, how much we use and who uses what. By making ecological... + READ MORE

5 Eco Newsletters You Should Subscribe To By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Sep 22 2009 The web is a fantastic depository of information, but sometimes the sheer quantity of information can be overwhelming--which is why RSS feeds have become a popular way to synthesize the information each person wants to access (in bite-size pieces). But another great way to get a variety of information from a number of sources is to subscribe to newsletters. + READ MORE

10 Tips for Easier Breathing This Fall By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Sep 21 2009 Suffering from fall allergies? Ten simple tricks to breathe easier and fight allergy symptoms this fall season. + READ MORE

The Oceans Need Your Help: Take Action By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 17 2009 All the oceans of the world, empty of fish. Is it imaginable? What would happen to all the marine life dependent upon fish, and what would happen to land-based life dependent on thriving marine ecosystems? + READ MORE

See the Best Photographic Evidence of Climate Change Ever Put to Tape By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Sep 17 2009 See a video showing some of the most stunning pictures of climate change you'll ever see. + READ MORE

Swim The Amazon, Win A Guinness World Record By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 17 2009 Martin Strel, the record-holding marathon swimmer, will receive yet another Guinness World Record, this time for conquering the mighty Amazon. + READ MORE

5 Reasons Why Large Dams Have to Go Now; 5 Ways to Help Make That Happen By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Sep 17 2009 Tens of thousands of large dams across the globe are creating havoc with the environment and all of its inhabitants. + READ MORE

Grizzly Man Diaries Episode: The Salmon Run By Team Planet Green IN Sep 16 2009 An early rain comes to the sanctuary, yet the creek is not deep enough for salmon to pass. Despite his reluctance to interfere with nature's way, Timothy wants to make sure his bears eat. Later, he has an incredible moment... + READ MORE

The Alaska Experiment Episode: What Did We Get Ourselves Into? By Team Planet Green IN Sep 16 2009 Four groups of ordinary people are attempting to survive in the Alaskan wilderness, which wastes no time in challenging the volunteers. Everything in Alaska is bigger, tougher, and colder than they expect. The Alaska Experiment: about the show. Don't miss... + READ MORE

NRDC Helps the Disappearing Honeybee By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Sep 14 2009 The Natural Resources Defense Council has been at the forefront of the battle to save the country's honeybees for several years.Absolutely, and the point that we are really trying to get across to people nowadays is that CCD is one symptom of a much bigger problem, which is that pollinators across the world have been in + READ MORE

Mushroom Identification: How to Make a Spore Print By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 11 2009 Spore prints are beautiful portraits of nature's genius. If you plan on eating wild mushrooms, they can also save your life. + READ MORE

The Uncertain Future of Bees with National Bee Expert Dennis vanEngelsdorp By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 11 2009 A bee expert explains colony collapse disorder, what we know and what we don't, and what you can do to help. + READ MORE

Visit Cumberland Island National Seashore This Fall By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 10 2009 Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine maritime forests and undeveloped beaches make this a perfect camping trip. + READ MORE

Know Your Marine Life? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 10 2009 How much of our oceans are part of marine protected areas?Oceans are also home to an abundance of marine life, but overfishing, pollution, ocean sprawl, and dangerous fishing practices are harming the ocean at a frightening pace. + READ MORE

Bees in Crisis: the National Wildlife Federation Has Tips to Help By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 10 2009 If you haven't been keeping up on the dire situation for honeybees in the last few years, let the National Wildlife Federation help.Bee numbers are dropping as hives disappear and scientists don't yet understand the exact cause--they just know that the bees are in danger and along with them, our food supply as... + READ MORE

Grizzly Man Diaries Episode: In The Sanctuary By Team Planet Green IN Sep 10 2009 In this episode, Timothy Treadwell, camped out in the Big Green, tries to stay out of harm's way during his Grizzly neighbors' mating season. Later, Treadwell captures and describes an interesting and surprising Grizzly meal! Grizzly Man Diaries: about the... + READ MORE

Grizzly Man Diaries Episode: Aunt Melissa By Team Planet Green IN Sep 10 2009 In this episode, Timothy introduces Aunt Melissa, one of his most studied bears, and her cubs Emmy, Letterman and Rainbow. He sees Aunt Melissa aggressively defend her territory, and follows the fate of generations of her cubs. Grizzly Man Diaries:... + READ MORE

The Alaska Experiment Episode: Into the Wilds By Team Planet Green IN Sep 10 2009 Four groups of ordinary people have been dropped into the remote wilderness of Alaska and must now find their shelters. Dennis Wise and his two daughters encounter a bear just minutes into their journey; Greg and Bernice Pierson are pushed... + READ MORE

How to Protect Freerange Chickens from Predators By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 9 2009 Foxes, hawks, dogs and raccoons. Everything loves to eat chicken. But with a few easy steps you can protect your ladies from all but the most determined predators. + READ MORE

Animal Rides: Part Of Your Next Green Vacation? By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 8 2009 Traveling in Thailand, you're offered a ride on an elephant. Or in the Middle East, a camel ride. Might seem like green tourism, but is it? + READ MORE