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Whole Foods goes with the wind

By Tiffany 4 Comments

By Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY Whole Foods Market is about to put some serious wind in its sales. The trend-setting, natural foods grocery chain on Wednesday will announce plans to become the largest buyer of wind energy credits in North America by purchasing credits equal to 100% of its projected energy use for 2006. That will make Whole Foods the only Fortune 500 company to purchase renewable energy credits — which subsidize the production of energy from renewable sources such as wind — to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environment, Political Action

Enviro-Log Firelogs

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I use a wood burning stove in the wintertime and I am REALLY bad about getting and keeping a good fire going. So, I will often resort to using a fire log to help me out and I have found one that I especially like. This product gets an A+ from me. Enviro-Log Firelogs are distinctive for their wide variety of applications and performance features. Because they are made from food-grade waxed old corrugated containers (WOCC), they can be used for cooking, as well as for heating and recreational … [Read more...]

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USDA SLAMMED ON GENE ALTERED CROPS

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From: The New York Times January 3, 2006 Lax Oversight Found in Tests of Gene-Altered Crops By ANDREW POLLACK The Department of Agriculture has failed to regulate field trials of genetically engineered crops adequately, raising the risk of unintended environmental consequences, according to a stinging report issued by the department's own auditor. The report, issued late last month by the department's Office of Inspector General, found that biotechnology regulators did not always notice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environment, Political Action Tagged With: Andrew Pollack, Audit Results, Department Of Agriculture, Environment Program, Environmental Consequences, Environmental Harm, Field Test, Field Trial, Food Supply, Genetically Engineered Crops, Herbicide Resistance, Internal Management Controls, Lax Oversight, Margaret Mellon, New York Times, Office Of Inspector General, Regulatory Branch, Report Said That, Test Sites, Union Of Concerned Scientists

You May Already Be There

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Just an inspirational tidbit :) A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the Mexican. "But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American. The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family. The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "I … [Read more...]

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Organic Corn and Soybean Farming Uses Less Energy

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Organic farming produces same corn and soybean yields as conventional farms, but consumes less energy and no pesticides, study finds By Susan S. Lang ITHACA, N.Y. -- Organic farming produces the same yields of corn and soybeans as does conventional farming, but uses 30 percent less energy, less water and no pesticides, a review of a 22-year farming trial study concludes. David Pimentel, a Cornell University professor of ecology and agriculture, concludes, "Organic farming offers real … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environment, The Homestead Tagged With: Agricultural Economist, Agricultural Research Service, Chemical Fertilizers, Cornell University Professor, David Pimentel, Energy Efficiency Costs, Farming Systems, Growing Soybeans, Institutional Collaboration, James Hanson, Organic Corn, Organic Farming, Organic Vs Conventional Farming, Pesticide Applications, Research Microbiologist, Rodale Institute, Soil Fungi, Soybean Yields, Susan S Lang, Time Nitrogen

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My name is Tiffany and I am the blogger behind Naturemoms. I live on an urban homestead in Ohio with my husband, three children, and assorted furry friends. When I am not blogging I am usually thrift store shopping, gardening, wildcrafting and food foraging, or otherwise enjoying nature. Enjoy! Read More…

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