A New Zealand River Has Human Rights. Now Will Modern Law Come To Its Senses?
Our system of law has the rights issue exactly backward. But humanity is slowly reawakening to the simple logic that Mother Earth’s rights must come before human rights.
This Massachusetts Town Shows What A Sustainable Economy Looks Like
For more than three decades, the town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, has quietly demonstrated how grassroots, sustainable, and human-centric projects could easily become the building blocks of the next economy.
The World’s Smallest Garden Is Created In New York City
Nate Littlewood and Rob Elliott have created The World’s Smallest Garden, a device which turns an empty bottle into a hydroponic garden.
Best Ways To Cut Climate Change Are Overlooked
Teachers and policymakers are missing a golden opportunity to show people the best ways to cut climate change and reduce their carbon footprint, a study says.
The Montana Moms Who Decided Refugees Will Be Welcome In Their City
Even in a conservative and rural state, Mary Poole and her book club felt Missoula was a good place for refugees. So they made it happen.
When Life Gives You Lyme: Six Innovative Treatments For Lyme Disease
Despite Lyme Disease’s array of confusing symptoms, here’s six alternative treatments that can alleviate or even eliminate them.
Beat the Heat: Hibiscus Cooler
Instead of going for the more traditional high sugar iced tea or lemonade, why not choose a cooling drink that has additional health benefits?
Good News Headlines 7/11/17
What we might not associate art and beauty with are materials that pollute our environment. Yet, that's exactly what artist John Sabraw and civil engineer and Ohio State University professor Guy Riefler are doing.
Why Poverty Is Not A Personal Choice, But A Reflection Of Society
As the Senate prepares to modify its version of the health care bill, now is a good time to back up and examine why we as a nation are so divided about providing health care, especially to the poor.
How Yoga Is Helping Girls Heal From Trauma
Childhood trauma has a devastating impact on both the mind and the body of children who experience it. But that mind-body connection also offers a path toward healing.
Remembering Native American Civil Rights Pioneer, Lehman Brightman
A pioneer of Native American civil rights and activism passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Walnut Creek, California, ending a life of rebellion and struggle to claim a lost history.
Pot With Patents Could Plant The Seeds Of Future Lawsuits
It’s hard to make sense of cannabis regulation. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to categorize marijuana as a Schedule I drug…
The Drug Store In U.S. Meat
Recently, Organic Consumers Association, along with Friends of the Earth and Center for Food Safety filed suit against chicken giant Sanderson Farms for falsely marketing its products as “100% Natural” even though they contain many unnatural and even prohibited substances.
Power To See Things In A New Way
Some research studies show that it takes about 21 days to form a new habit. However, it could just take one second, if we have a deep realization and a strong determination to change.
Good News Headlines 7/4/17
Boston Children’s Hospital topped U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the country’s best pediatric hospitals for the fourth year straight, and the fifth time in six years.
Urban Nature: What Kinds Of Plants And Wildlife Flourish In Cities?
More than half of the people on Earth live in cities, and that number is growing, so it is especially important to understand how biodiversity patterns occur in our man-made environments.
10 Banned Foods Americans Should Stop Eating
This is a wake-up call. Avoid questionable ingredients and potentially dangerous foods permitted in the US food supply by ditching these processed foods completely and choosing whole, raw, preferably organic foods.
5 Ways To Take Your Love Of The Outdoors To The Next Level
This summer, get outside, roll up your sleeves, and take a stand for public lands.
What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Fluoride?
Those who bother to delve into the science behind water fluoridation will inevitably come to see that there’s an abysmal lack of evidence supporting this routine practice, and an awful lot of evidence stacked against it.
4 Myths About Slavery We Should Stop Believing Now
To understand the origins of wealth inequality and discrimination, we must look at the history of slavery.
Homemade Ant Bait — Less Toxic And More Effective
The tiny ant is a unique marvel of nature. However, after invading your home, you may not find ants so fascinating. It has become convenient to run to the local hardware store for bug killer to rid your home of the pests, but you may be swapping one problem for another, more toxic, one.
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March 1, 2026
The waxing, nearly full Leo Moon is an animating force of nature. Keep in mind, the Full Worm Moon, now only two days away, will be eclipsed by the Sun. Events just before and after an eclipse can easily and do often go in...
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