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EPA Confirms Longstanding Fears About Impact Of Neonics On Bees

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday confirmed longstanding fears that a widely-used pesticide can pose a significant risk to honeybee populations.

Why It’s A Bad Idea To Get Rid Of A Pet Because A Baby Is On The Way

When a neighbor of ours got pregnant, her obstetrician told her to get rid of the cat who had been part of her family for eight years. He said if the cat was around, the baby might have an increased chance of developing an allergy to her.

Simple Food: Avocado Toast

Do you get moody and kind of mean if you don’t eat enough? … No? Me neither. (ahem)

Keep Orange Peels Out Of The Trash

Citrus fruit peels hold some amazing nutrient properties and they don't belong anywhere near a garbage can.

Creating Sacred Space In Your Own Location

Titillating ancient secrets exist about creating sacred space. Everything is vibration and every vibration has a frequency, such as the rocks in the ground, mineral content of the soil, the presence of water in the air…

My Year Of Magical Tidying

How getting rid of two-thirds of my belongings created more space for joy.

US State Makes It Illegal To Collect Evidence Of Pollution On Public Property

The state of Wyoming recently passed Senate Bill 12, the Data Trespass Bill, which will prevent people from collecting evidence of pollution, even on public lands.

Was 2015 The Year Big Food Began To Lose Its Sway?

Companies like Coca-Cola and Monsanto were called out for conflicts of interest, leaving many in the public health sector to wonder if next year transparency might become the new normal.

Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick In 2016 With The Sharing Economy

I have a confession to make: I am a chronic New Year’s resolutioner. Every year, like most of us, I vow to lose weight, save money, and spend more quality time with my friends and family.

A West Virginia Family Leaves Coal For Local Food—And Wants To Help Others Do The Same

In a place where coal’s legacy has left residents struggling, one family has a vision of a healthier future.

Bioactive Glass - The Future Of Dental Fillings

Mercury amalgam fillings are now a well known toxicity to the body of both dental patients and dentists themselves.

10 Good Things About The Not-So-Great Year 2015

It would certainly be easy to do a piece about 10 horrible events from 2015, but that wouldn’t be a very inspiring way to bid farewell to this year and usher in a new one. So let’s look at 10 reasons to feel better about 2015.

Tips And Guidance On Living Your Passion From The Author Of ‘The Celestine Prophecy’

Passion: how do you find yours so that you can improve not only your life but those that you love and your community?

Threatened By Powerful Voice, Industry ‘Attack Dog’ Hired To Discredit Teenage Anti-GMO Activist

“The agrichemical industry is plainly quite threatened by this teenage schoolgirl, so that's why they're after her.”

Finding Birds And Religion At The Point Reyes National Seashore, California

A few years back, I was on a road trip from Washington State down to the southern tip of California, driving as close to the coast as possible for most of the way.

It’s OK If Winter Makes You Sad

Four scientific strategies for an emotionally authentic holiday season…

What’s Behind Japan’s Moss Obsession?

It’s the latest craze in a country known for its eccentric tastes and quirky obsessions. The Japanese have gone gaga for…moss?

15 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Add Over A Decade To Your Life

Simple health prevention and lifestyle strategies can help people achieve their optimal health potential and add a decade or more of healthy years to the average lifespan.

What Star Wars Taught Me About Being A Mindful Parent

After years reporting on the science of mindfulness, I now realize that the practice of moment-to-moment, nonjudgmental awareness darts in and out of the series. But as a kid, I just wanted to blow stuff up.