By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss, EarthTalk® Chemical drain clog removers contain some pretty harmful stuff. The three main types available to consumers—caustic, oxidizing and acid—work by using harsh chemicals that heat up clogs to melt the congealed grease impeding … Continue reading →
By Anne Brice, Berkeley News | January 9, 2017. Tiffany Ma could not brush her teeth. She could not pour her cereal. Or even check her email. Well, she could. But she promised she would not. She was taking a … Continue reading →
By Kay Aihla McGrenaghan Cafasso Permaculture design and gardening continues all year, even when the growing season is at rest. It is essential to continually ask: How we can we be more efficient with our time and energy, live with … Continue reading →
How to grow nutrient dense soil sprouted greens in less than 10 days By Peter Burke. 196 pages. Chelsea Green Publishing. © 2015, $29.95 Book review by N.R. Mallery Part of sustainability is taking responsibility and being accountable for our … Continue reading →
By David Fried What if you could grow nine types of fruits and nuts in the space that you would need to turn around with your arms outstretched? If you have one spot in your yard where you can do … Continue reading →
By Sarah Yang | Berkeley News A new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas demonstrates how even a short break from certain kinds of makeup, shampoos and lotions can lead to a … Continue reading →
By Larry Plesent I am not claiming that Cameron Diaz is singlehandedly responsible for the explosion of interest in organic deodorants. But the superstar’s announcement that she “has not used antiperspirants in 20 years….they are bad for you…” has sparked … Continue reading →
Many challenges face the biomass thermal energy industry today, including warm winters and an uncertain legislative future. From April 25-27, 2017, the ninth annual Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo (NEBHX) in Burlington, VT, will confront these issues head-on, with … Continue reading →
On February 7, 2017, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to provide incentives for geothermal heat pumps. This is a $15 million program, with the maximum incentive to be a $6000 rebate. This news just came out as … Continue reading →
By Lauren Pezzullo With our planet’s temperature hitting record-breaking highs each year, there’s no question that global warming is alive and kicking. And we know that designing our homes to be environmentally responsible is a way to combat these effects. … Continue reading →