The EPA updated the guidelines for Energy Star-certified homes. The guidelines, which will take effect in 2012, include new guidelines for thermal home-enclosure systems. We’ve all seen that blue-scribbled star beacon of sustainability. Shopping around for a new air conditioner or refrigerator is always met with an “Oh, think of the electric bill savings!” when […]
I vote for snout-to-tail eating, but I can't enjoy offal—and Lord knows I've tried.
As I sat at the kitchen table in a stupor, listening to the toaster oven timer ticking away, something outside the window caught my eye.
Italy is quite different from the U.S., and I, quite frankly, think it offers a good role model for American agriculture.
Reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint” by keeping it active. Give your dog or cat time each day to play outside—under your supervision, of course. From the 8 billion pounds of kitty litter heading to landfills each year to the effects of a pet’s carnivorous diet, pet owners should be aware of the substantial carbon footprint left […]
At this time of year, the supermarket could just make me cry, but I've got a few solutions.
It’s ironic that I have to work so hard to maintain my urban farm that I find I don’t have much time to enjoy it.
Cleaning Up Brownfieldsbrownfield, city farmers, EPACity farmers can work with local governments and voluntary programs to clean up contamination in vacant lots for growing.City farmers can work with local governments and voluntary programs to clean up contamination in vacant lots for growing.City farmers can work with local governments and voluntary programs to clean up contamination […]
Courtesy Be Local Northern Colorado/Dan Bihn The more than 40 vendors at the winter farmers markets in Fort Collins, Colo., sell products like meats, wine and cider, cheese, baked goods, coffee, and crafts. It’s around this time of year that farmers markets shut their doors until the spring, but across the country, some farmers markets […]
Fifteen Dartmouth College students take part in the fifth annual cross-country road trip to bring awareness and prompt eco-friendly actions and lifestyle changes.
Raising and understanding Myotonic goats. The curious, docile nature of Myotonic goats only adds to their appeal.
