Community Issues

Getting the Children Involved

Apr 9th, 2008 | By Kelly Mead | Category: Books & Magazines, Community Issues, Editorial

When deciding on changing to a more self-sufficient lifestyle it’s important to include your children in on the reasons why and it’s benefits.  Some children may just be fortunate enough to grow up in this lifestyle but most will probably be making this journey with their parents.
We’ve have been lucky in that our children have embraced [...]



Make a Difference in NOLA

Mar 28th, 2008 | By Kelly Mead | Category: Charities, Community Issues, Editorial, Helathy (green) Ideas, In The News, Make It Right 9, Site News, Websites, green building

We are happy to announce that Make It Right9 in NOLA (New Orleans, LA) has given us our own home to promote. Once you follow the link go down the list till you see our home, we we’re second to last at the time of this post. We also welcome anyone who wishes to use [...]



Earth Day Rx: Slow Global Warming by Stopping Junk Mail

Mar 22nd, 2008 | By Kelly Mead | Category: Charities, Community Issues, Everyday Options, Helathy (green) Ideas, In The News, Press Release

Junk Mail Consumes More Energy than 2.8 Million Cars
Ferndale, Mich. — With growing public concern about climate change and the health of the planet, 41pounds.org offers a quick, easy and effective way that everyone can make a difference: stop junk mail! The energy used for junk mail each year creates more greenhouse gas emissions than [...]



Revenge of the Eroding Village of Kivalina

Feb 28th, 2008 | By Kelly Mead | Category: Climate Change, In The News, Kivialina, Lawsuits

The  shrinking village of Kivalina, Alaska is suing 9 oil companies, 14 power companies, and one coal company for damage that has been caused by global warming to their island. This suit was filed Tuesday, Feb 26, in San Fransisco’s U.S. District Court on behalf of the city of Kivalina and it’s federally recognized tribe, Alaska Native village [...]