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Today, it has become easier than ever to find eco friendly items for baby. For your baby, earth products are the route to take. What you may not realize is that baby's need to be surrounding with products that are safe and completely natural whenever it is possible for them to be. This makes a difference not only in their health but also in their development. Many new parents are interested in eco friendly baby products but are unsure what to look for or where to find it. Keeping baby safe is a priority and earth friendly products do that.Start with baby gear. Think about all of the items you place your child into to take him from one place to the next. Further, consider all of the items you use to carry your baby on you, such as carriers that keep .. more»

It doesn't matter how skeptical or religious one is but if one is thoughtful enough, you will be joining millions of people like you who are wondering "Has planet earth gone rogue?" Catastrophes appear to have increases in intensity and frequency; Earthquakes, weather pattern altered religion, wars, politics and aggressive nature of man against himself. What is going on in this planet? Predictions of the earth's demise have been in the increase in the recent years than at any other time in history. Authors have come up with articles that prophesy the end of the planet, others warn of the eminent destruction in the future, yet others are not shy of controversies and declare the planet is shutting down. One author narrates; "…the god of earthquakes was Poseidon, the "earth shaker". He was the brother to Zeus who was also brother of Hades. Poseidon was .. more»

This April 22nd marks Earth Day's 40th anniversary. From its origins as a post Vietnam grassroots demonstration in 1970, through its lukewarm years in the 80's, to its diverse celebrations in the new millennium, Earth Day marks our evolving relationship with our planet. The idea of protecting the environment has changed over the last 40 years from an occasional topic for study to that of a mainstream attitude permeating lifestyle choices and social action. A look at some present day initiatives in schools across North America brings inspiration and hope for a more sustainable future. Schools are increasingly modelling stewardship to their students and involving them in the process. More and more schools are earning environmental grants and honorary awards for their gold, silver or bronze levels of environmentalism. The students are running recycling programs, caring for their rooftop gardens, designing energy-efficient buildings, helping .. more»

If you thought teens and ecology didn’t go together, you need to read this. In high school auditoriums across the country, teens are crowding in to see one film. No, it’s not a blockbuster thriller, or the latest chick flick. Instead, it’s Al Gore’s award-breaking documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” a film warning of the dangers of global warming. From California to Boston, New York to Oregon, teens are jumping on the think green bandwagon. Working with organizations such as Do Something, teens are galvanizing to work toward sustainability, creating model environmental structures, recycling, and helping to spread the word about renewable energy options. Nationwide, teens are joining celebrities such as Sheryl Crow, Madonna, and Raven in embracing activism and leadership. According to Gordian Raacke, executive director of Renewable Energy Long Island, getting teens involved in thinking green is critical toward .. more»