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New Worldwide Fishing Regulations

by Jessica B. May 22nd, 2013 Environmental Legislation

Fishing regulations may not seem like an environmental issue, but overfishing and fish supply is a sign of the health of our oceans and often indicate that there is a rocky road ahead. The new regulations issued by the EU are a step in the right direction, but they may also be too little too late. Many countries struggle to develop fishing regulations that are satisfactory to both environmentalists and fisherman. Fishing industries are threatened by changes in regulations and can certainly be impacted in the short term, despite the fact that the regulations may be better off in

Only a few hundred of the more than 80,000 chemicals in use in the United States have been tested for safety.

President’s Cancer Panel, National Cancer Institute, 2010. Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do Now.

Growing Food 101

by Jessica B. May 21st, 2013 Food & Cooking, Household Hints

If you are interested in eating organic local foods, the easiest way may be to do it yourself. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, there are a few vegetables that, given the right climate, you could grow on your balcony or in your yard. Here are a few tips.

1) Choose organic seeds – If you want a healthy organic plant, start with organic seeds. Many brands advertise their seeds as organic, and these are a great place to start. They may be slightly more expensive, but you can trust that your seeds have not been treated with

Fleas and Fido

by James Maynard May 20th, 2013 Video

This is the time of year when many pet owners will be looking for new methods to battle fleas on their dogs. A good number of people with dogs don't want to put a flea collar on their pets, and the devices are environmentally hazardous. A good, eco-friendly method of protecting your canine from fleas will keep the insects away from Fido, and remain safe for pets and people, while not releasing toxins to the environment. This video teaches dog owners how they can minimize the number of fleas that will make their home on your canine friend this

April Showers Bring Rain Barrels

by Mackenzie M. May 9th, 2013

Quick Tips

Spring is often a rainy time in many parts of the country. The rainy days of April and early May give way to blooming flowers and beaming sunshine by the month of June. There is an easy and eco-friendly way to harness the rainwater of early spring in order