Category Archives: Health
Major corps take over organic brands & dilute them
The organic designation in the United States doesn’t have the quality guarantee that it once did. That’s because major corporations have taken over the organic industry and are obviously looking to increase profits. That means buying up independent organic brands … Continue reading
Sustainable & green training/events – March
Check back for updates. Newark-Montclair Urban Teacher Residency – Apply through 3/15 The Newark-Montclair Urban Teacher Residency is an innovative Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offered at Montclair State University in partnership with the Newark Public Schools. Participants … Continue reading
West VA gas explosion begs the question: are pipelines safe?
Bloomberg reports that the fire that burned up a four lane interstate highway and melted houses near Sissonville, West Virginia yesterday on December 11, was caused by, “Natural gas escaping from a pipeline owned by NiSource Inc. (NI) … near … Continue reading
Raw milk saves family farms & maybe your health too
So much happens to your milk before it jumps onto the shelf of your local market and waits for you to buy it. For one thing, your milk might travel clear across the country before it gets there, even though … Continue reading
Portable Generator Safety
To avoid carbon monoxide hazard/poisoning when using a portable generator: • Always use generators outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents. • NEVER use generators in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even with … Continue reading
Sandy in New Jersey – News & General Resources
These resources are mostly for New Jersey residents – good luck to everyone out there! My family and I hope you stay safe, warm and dry. Please post any other resources you know as a comment. Please check in on … Continue reading
Shale Gas Outrage, a rally, in Philly 9/20
On September 20, the fracking industry returns to Philadelphia for their annual Shale Gas Insight conference. Join thousands for the second Shale Gas Outrage outside the convention center at the intersection of BROAD and ARCH streets. We will rally and … Continue reading
Green Drinks September 2012
In September, Green Drinks discusses How to Save the Internet and advocate for an open internet Why fracking has such a disastrous impact on our national/local water supplies and why this practice should be ended How to build healthy, bikeable/walkable … Continue reading
Truths about society in new book Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt
Tim Knight shares a review of the book. Now I can’t wait to read it. Excerpt from the preface The ruthless hunt for profit creates a world where everything and everyone is expendable. Nothing is sacred. It has blighted inner … Continue reading
Terrible destruction: Appalachian mountaintop removal mining
While residents of New Jersey and Pennsylvania deal with the health threat presented by fracking, people in the Appalachias continue to wage their long and mighty struggle to preserve their health and economy in the face of the ongoing destruction … Continue reading