This is the first part of a series -Slinging Stones at Goliath – that examines cases where small, local NGOs have taken on powerful interests and made a difference. Here, groups in Croatia are fighting to save an idyllic landscape from being destroyed by an outrageous project to build golf courses and hotels.

Have you noticed during televised news reports on this summer’s heat wave that a haze hangs over the cities highlighted in the reports? It appears that there are not many areas of the country that are immune from that thick grey cloud. The American Lung Association of New York gave a failing grade to the air quality in Western New York in its State [...]

For twelve days now, I’ve made a conscious effort to steer clear of eating animal products as part of my two-week vegan challenge. A recent UN study revealed that industrialized agriculture is a key player in climate change and resource depletion. It suggested a world-wide diet shift away from meat and dairy products is essential for alleviating our species’ growing environmental footprint.

Butterflies add delicate beauty to any garden, especially so the monarch with its brightly colored, stained glass window wings. Attracting these wonderful creatures to your garden simply involves offering butterflies a rotating array of colorful annual and perennial flowers that supply these delicate beauties with nectar all season long. Who doesn’t smile at the sight of butterflies dancing joyfully from [...]

I’ve received some amazing comments full of advice from vegans. I want to share some of these hints and insights with you, because they have been so helpful.

I’m discovering that there are two ways to execute a vegan diet: You can either eat only those foods that are prepared vegan-ready, or you can learn to make meals for yourself by reworking ingredients, experimenting with recipes and learning about the food you’re preparing. Personally, I like the second option.

Recently, I had an interview with Wally McGuire, Director of California’s Flex Your Power, a conservation and energy efficiency campaign. We discussed the state of the environment, the importance of social marketing, and the future of energy efficiency.

Annie Leonard’s new book tells the story of our obsessive relationship with our possessions, and unless we alter that relationship, the story doesn’t end well. The book, titled “The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, our Communities, and Our Health – And a Vision for Change,” is the in-depth [...]

To most, a white plastic fork is of little importance. But this past weekend, it sparked a debate that brought about many interesting points. And it all started from a little disposable utensil: A standard, semi-sturdy, white plastic fork. Think about your normal plastic fork for a moment. When do you use it? Why? What [...]

When it comes to green, tea kettles aren’t usually part of the mix. But the ECO 3 Kettle will have green-minded tea lovers applauding. This new innovative tea kettle lets you boil only the amount of water you need. That means an energy and water savings, so watch those utility bills go down!

Ontario Solar Academy (OSA) graduated another batch of students, providing a comprehensive introduction based on hands-on experience, and a forum for becoming part of a growing solar network. The Solar academy educates students to install solar panels.  Jacob Travis, Director of Solar Academy, explains “this is the kind of Ontario-focused content we provide that you [...]

Solar PV design and manufacturer, SolarDock, LLC, recently signed a license and distribution agreement with Ontario-based SunRise Power Corp to produce, market, and distribute a new high-tilt-angle solar racking system that installs without penetrating existing rooftop surfaces. Touting the unique value proposition of the new design, Rob Kenton, Account Manager at SunRise Power expects that [...]