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Buckeyes Against Issue 2
This post is for my fellow Buckeyes (Ohio). No matter what side of the isle you are on… liberal or conservative I would hope that anyone who cares about the ethics and safety of food in Ohio will...
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The Shelter Pet Project
It amazes me that with so many animals living in shelters that we STILL have a need for pet stores and puppy breeders. It bothers me on so many levels. Even people who don’t profess to be “green” will...
View ArticleThe Story of Cap and Trade
I absolutely loved the video from Annie Leonard called The Story of Stuff. Now she has come out with another video I love explaining why Cap and Trade is a rotten deal all around. I have been against...
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Shopping for World Change
Hot on the heels of a post about minimalism, I am posting about the benefits of ethical shopping. Aren’t the two mutually exclusive? I don’ think so. We have so many problems globally and nationally...
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Exotic Animals Escape in Ohio
If you have been watching the news you may have seen a story about what happened in Zanesville, OH yesterday. Zanesville is less than 50 miles away from where I live (and we have family there) so I...
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Prop 37 Was Defeated But We Still Have 3 Votes a Day
Last night (election night) was a very exciting night but also frustrating at the same time. I am pretty darn happy with how everything went down from the Presidential election to the Senate race in my...
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Support Malala Day on November 10th
I will be the first to admit that I am terribly bad about following what is going on outside my own local bubble. I don’t watch the news at all and what little exposure I do get to worldwide events is...
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Should We Get Behind Plastic Bag Bans?
When it comes to Government legislation I don’t tow any particular party line. I like to look at each situation individually and make up my mind. That means I may end up voting against implementing...
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My Experience with the Forward on Climate Rally in DC
My son and I – Photo Credit: Bryan Saums This past weekend I had the great pleasure of attending the largest climate change rally in the history of the US. Some are saying it ended up being one of the...
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I Want Safer Products When I Visit the Store
When you walk down the isles of many grocers and retailers you will likely be overwhelmed with all the product choices you have. You may walk into the store with the idea to buy a bottle of laundry...
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Why Buy Local?
Because you really can change the world with the power of your purse! Click to Enlarge Image Why Buying Local is Worth Every Cent Infographic by CustomMade
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Obama Outlines National Plan for Climate Change – Is it Enough?
When the news started pouring in that President Obama was making a major announcement about climate change today I was unsure what to think at first. My feelings about his performance this term have...
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Los Angeles Bans Plastic Shopping Bags!
Way to go Los Angeles!! As of yesterday they have become the largest US city to ban plastic shopping bags, joining other eco conscious cities like Seattle and San Francisco. They have taken a stand...
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Voting for Climate Change With Your Wallet
Everyone is getting bombarded with voting messages lately. I just started getting lots of unsolicited emails from the campaign of the one of the presidential hopefuls this week. Facebook is full of...
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A David and Goliath Story
The battle for climate justice seems to be a losing one, but every once in a while the good guys get a win. This is the story of what happened in a small Bay Area city. In 1989, 1999, and 2012 there...
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Will Quaker Oats Conceal or Reveal GMOs?
My family, my health, my money, my right to know, and my right to choose. It seems unfathomable that any group, company, corporation or government would take the stance that we don’t have the right to...
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Poll Data Shows Moms Want to Know About GMOs
A new poll has been released that shares some interesting information about how moms feel about GMOs, or genetically modified foods. If large food corporations are banking on consumers not being...
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Celebrity Moms Support GMO Labeling. Do you?
Just Label It just released a really inspiring video featuring some of our favorite celebrity moms who stand with us (and the vast majority of Americans!) in support of GMO labeling. I am super...
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Saying No to Consumerism
With today’s invasion of video games, unneeded technology, 300 channels on television and fast-food restaurants, we, as a people, need to stand up and say no to consumerism. We need to think how much...
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Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: Sustainable Solutions for Hunger,...
In a world grappling with the challenges of hunger, poverty, and climate change, agroecology and regenerative agriculture offer promising solutions. These principles and ideas have gained momentum as...
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