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Hardiness Zone Changes This animation illustrates the general warming that has occurred in the U.S. from 1990 to 2006.

Our oceans are turning into plastic…are we?
A vast swath of the Pacific, twice the size of Texas, is full of a plastic stew that is entering the food chain. Scientists say these toxins are causing obesity, infertility…and worse.

Ten predictions about climate change that have come true

Three weeks ago, I unplugged the idiot tube as part of the 90% reduction challenge, and then something odd happened: I started to like it. After a few days the incessant voices repeating slogans and jingles in my head began to fade away, and I could hear my own thoughts for a change. What a [...]

This guy is wonderful.

Robby’s comic book character, drawn on Father’s Day, based on his recently deceased dad’s [purely imaginary] self-image. Rusty would have loved it.

Thought I’d share a walk down memory lane. Here I am, standing in front of Grampa’s Chrysler [at least I think it was a Chrysler -- can anyone verify that for me?] Pontiac. It was the same color as Gramma’s living room — puke green. I’m wearing my favorite, Sunday-best, navy blue sateen dress. [...]

Local or organic? It’s a false choice

A cell phone salesman with a voice like an angel wows Britain’s Got Talent show. Get out your tissues.

Don Herbert, better known to three generations of Americans as Mr. Wizard, died today at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89.
I was one of those kids who didn’t think science could possibly be interesting, until I started watching Mr. Wizard conduct fascinating experiments and explain scientific concepts in his calm, friendly voice. [...]

Sunday July 1st 2007: One Hour NO Power
At midday on Sunday July 1st 2007 we are asking everyone concerned about the effects of climate change to simply turn everything (non-vital) off for an hour. That’s one hour with no cars, computers, TVs, etc. Through your support and lobbying we would also like as many businesses [...]

I forgot to take a picture of my homemade yogurt before I ate it but as you can tell, I ate it. Therefore, it passed the taste test. I sliced up a banana, added some stevia and pecans. All organic. Yummy. Not as tangy as I like, probably because I used storebought yogurt as [...]

The yummy goodness to make never stops: Ice Cream in a Bag. Oh yeah.

More yumminess to make: Honey Granola

I am now officially a fan of Bill Mollison, one of the fathers of permaculture. I’d want to have his baby, except I’m over the baby thing now. See Bill demonstrate how to set up a permaculture food garden on a highrise balcony, and then watch the whole series.