Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Oct 2, 2008	Food For Thought...
The effects of Bisphenol A (BPA) have long been noted. BPA mimics a naturally occurring sex hormone and is known to reduce sperm count, accelerate the onset of puberty, and damage sexual organs. If you had to venture a guess, I bet you’d say the government does all it can to keep BPA out of...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 30, 2008	Dry, Dry, Dry: Lake Balaton, Hungary
Legend has it that a young girl sits at the center of Lake Balaton in a church - perhaps kneeling in front of the altar with her face pressed gently in her hands - and she cries. Legend has it that as she sobs, her tears fill central Europe’s largest freshwater lake to the brim. But recently...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 26, 2008	Power Vote!
All across the nation, young people are standing up for a greener America. The Energy Action Coalition, the non-partisan organization that brought you Powershift, has launched another fantastic campaign to show politicians what matters to the millennial generation. Powervote aims for one million...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 26, 2008	Burning down the House? Global warming not hot enough yet…
The always-entertaining Charles Rangel chaired a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee last week to begin discussion of climate change policy options. The hearing was a sign that both sides of the aisle are beginning to come together on the importance of curbing global climate change....... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 23, 2008	Drowning Isles: The Maldives
Scratching your head trying to find this one on the map? Here’s a hint: look for the tiny specs just to the southwest of India’s southern tip. The small islands that make up the nation of the Maldives are one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. But thousands of miles...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 17, 2008	Berry Nutritious Lunches
A recent Parade Magazine article is touting a lunch full of fruits, vegetables, and protein for a serious boost to kid’s cranium power resulting in better retention and test scores. The best way to keep kids alert and ready to learn is to provide them high-quality carbohydrates found in fruits...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 16, 2008	Times, They Are A’changin: New England
Earth Day Network is starting a new series of weekly blog posts entitled: 100 Places to Check Out Before They're Gone. We hope to showcase the many natural wonders that are endangered by the effects of Global Warming. Look forward to a new post every Tuesday. Our debut post features New England -...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Sep 3, 2008	If You Are What You Eat, Double Check Your Sushi
If the old adage, “you are what you eat,” is true, you may want to double-check your sushi order: a new study, conducted by two high-school students, reveals that we may not know exactly what we’re eating – especially in the seafood realm. Just out of curiosity, Trinity High School...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Aug 26, 2008	Measure your ecological footprint with Earth Day Network’s new calculator
The path to a sustainable future is filled with tiny (carbon) footprints, and Earth Day Network has just released its newest tool to help you shrink yours: the new, updated, and much more fun Ecological Footprint Calculator. The Calculator, created by Global Footprint Network, provides users...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay Posted On:  Aug 14, 2008	The Doctor is in - and she wants you to get more houseplants
Dr. Natalie Jeremijenko, “an Australian artist, designer and engineer,” has added another career to her resume: environmental consultant. Working with both individuals and community groups, her advice ranges from the structural to the succulent: one patient, looking to rid his property of low...... [view]