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Alternatives to Killing Trees for Paper
information about alternative paper and where to get it
Getting the Right Light?
information about the health effects of natural vs. artificial light. Some studies show that fluorescent lights may cause cancer!
Vipassana: Notes From Spiritual Boot Camp
my account of attending a 10 day silent meditation "retreat."
Buyer be Aware: Conscious Consumerism
a short article about "ethical shopping" commissioned by The Urban Hippie magazine that appears in the December 2005 issue.
Beyond Protesting: The Ascending "Anti-Globalization" Movement
a longer essay on a deeply important subject.
Science or $cience?
Scientific studies are often cited as evidence that a food or drug is safe for the public, but does scientific "proof" always represent the truth?
The Sweet Secret of Stevia
stevia is an herb that is sweeter than sugar, has no calories, and doesn't cause tooth decay. So why haven't people heard of it?
Coffee for the Conscientious Composting With Worms Are Human Sperm Counts Going Down? The Cons of Lawns Could You Turn Off your TV For a Week? Food Irradiation, Safety Vs. Profits Antibacterial Insanity Tartrazine: A Real Yellow Menace
learn about fair-trade, shade-grown, and organic coffee .
Learn about a great way to compost food waste that even works indoors.
Some studies claim that human sperm counts have gone down 50% in the last 50 years, but there is strong debate on the subject. Is this true, and if so, why is it happening?
Explores some of the environmental and social issues behind the American obsession of lawn care.
A feature from TV Turnoff Week that explores why you might think about watching less television.
Explores the dangers of irradiated food.
Explores the dangers of the overuse of antibacterial products.
Information about the toxic food dye tartrazine, also known as "Yellow #5."
