By Russell Mokhiber “The people who are going to be speaking in favor of this bill are all going to be paid by the industry.” Lissa Lucas traveled the 100 miles from her home in Cairo, West Virginia to the state capitol in Charleston Friday to…
By Natural Blaze For those who lay awake at night terrified by so-called climate change, please know that a number of innovations have surfaced to head environmental issues off at the pass. What if there were a way to collect and clean the air and produce…
By Health Tips Now At first, it might sound strange (throwing away your shoes and walking barefoot in the grass or sand) but there is evidence that this can be very beneficial for your health. It lowers free radical damage, inflammation, stress, and pain. The…
By HTN Drinking alcohol has become so common and is a socially acceptable practice. It is hard to believe that you can party without alcohol; it can even make you feel ‘cool’ or included in some environments. Some people don’t even want to stop drinking…
The symptoms associated with low testosterone affect both men and women. It is usually considered to be a sex hormone, and it is definitely associated with our sex drive. However, we are now learning how many problems found in older people are actually related to…
If you are constantly struggling to keep going once that afternoon energy slump hits, it’s time to update your snack style. Many people reach for sugary or salty snacks that don’t do much to help revive your energy levels. Instead of more junk food, try…
By Anna Hunt With empathy, the ability to recognize and feel other people’s emotions, comes the disadvantage of also absorbing the suffering and negativity of the others around you. When this occurs, your ability to function at your best can be significantly impacted. Even a person…
By Matt Agorist A recent analysis on plastic use is confirming the peril descending on the world’s oceans as well as entire ecosystems. According to a report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than…
By Justin Gardner As solar and other renewable energy sources rapidly expand in the market, with prices continually dropping and technology exponentially improving, fossil fuel-based corporate behemoths are scrambling to protect their monopolies. In January, we reported that Nevada’s public utility company and their cohorts…
By Christina Sarich Scientists think they’ve just outsmarted the process of photosynthesis created by Mother Nature over a 3-billion-year span with a bionic leaf. Harvard University labs have created a leaf that processes light faster than a real Maple leaf, and could deliver biofuels to…
By Terrence Newton Energy is perhaps the most important issue of human civilization at this time, and we are fortunate to bear witness to many exciting changes happening right before our eyes when it comes to creating the shift away from destructive fossil fuel power….
By True Activist Thanks to a specialized heat pump system, the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in Seward was able to switch from using fossil fuels to seawater for their heating needs. Not only will this save them roughly $15,000 a month, it will also considerably…
By Buck Rogers We too often take it for granted that human beings only have five senses, and whenever something cannot be immediately explained within the framework of modern science, we tend to brush it off as an anomaly, or an oddity. For thousands of years…
By Amanda Froelich Fresh and modern in its design, the underground fridge is basically an innovative version of the traditional root cellar. Whether you’re interested in lessening your burden on the environment or are prepping for doomsday, you’re sure to favor the plans of an…
By Claire Bernish Setting a sustainable example for the rest of the world, Denmark generated a record-breaking 42% of its electricity last year from wind turbines — upping the country’s previous world record, set in 2014, by 3%. “Hopefully, Denmark can serve as an example…
By Amanda Froelich If you were one of the many infatuated by the solar-powered pod that allows you to live off-grid anywhere in the world, you’ll be stoked to know that they’re finally on the market. According to Ecocapsule, a limited edition of 50 self-powering pods…
By Vic Bishop Wave energy technology has finally proved its feasibility to provide renewable, clean energy on a mass scale. The Perth Wave Energy Project has demonstrated that the CETO 5 wave energy generators, developed by Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, are capable of using the movement…
By Ryan Mandell After the holidays, I, like most people, found myself feeling incredibly drained. Whether it was the socializing, the food or the travel, it had all resigned me to the couch in a pseudo-catatonic state. While it’s easy to think this is because of…
By Amanda Froelich Behold, Australia’s first carbon-positive pre-fabricated home, which is packed with a number of eco-friendly features and is absolutely gorgeous. The contemporary and cozy house was unveiled to the world last week by the Australian architecture firm ArchiBlox. Filled with light from the…
By Amanda Froelich Thanks to the genius of an Israeli start-up company, the leftovers and food scraps people haphazardly throw into the trash can now be repurposed into fuel for cooking and fertilizer. As the video below shares, the HomeBiogas unit can take organic waste…
