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Evangelical environmental movement gathering strength
For some Christians, teaching the science of climate change contradicts religious beliefs. But a growing group of evangelical environmentalists has been working to change that view.
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From Cleavage to Coasters
She’s no boob Keeley Hazell isn’t just a pretty face — she’s also pretty green. (Literally, and not-safe-for-work-ly.) The “owner of Britain’s most famous cleavage” rides a scooter, buys organic, and said nay to breast implants. Way to nip those emissions in the bud. Photo: Action Images / WireImage.com Lemon rickety: a series of fortune-ate […]
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Umbra on oil and plastic
Dear Umbra, How much oil is used to make a pound (or some other comparable measure) of typical plastics? Melody Evans Paris, Ill. Dearest Melody, Ah, Paris. Is it as lovely in the springtime as they say? Yes, Ben, plastics … Photo: The Graduate (1967)/MGM Your question is a good and tricky one. Let’s start […]
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The Weight of the World
Exposure to chemicals could contribute to obesity, studies find Obesity is largely blamed on calories (too many) and exercise (too little), but recent studies suggest that chemical exposure may also pack on pounds. And it’s tough to diet from so-called “obesogens,” which show up in everything from pesticides to food containers. Chemicals found to produce […]
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Anika Rahman, women’s- and reproductive-rights advocate, answers questions
Anika Rahman. What work do you do? What’s your job title? I’m the president of Americans for UNFPA. UNFPA, or the United Nations Population Fund, is essentially the United Nations’ women’s health agency. It provides women’s health care and promotes the rights of women all over the world. Working in 140 countries, it is the […]
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Umbra on chlorine
Dear Umbra, So I’ve been buying unbleached diapers for my baby, using chlorine-free laundry and dish soaps and non-chlorine bleached paper, and generally thinking that’s better for me and the environment. Then I go swimming in a chlorinated pool twice a week, sometimes with my kids! Is there a difference in the type of chlorine […]
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An interview with author Chip Heath about making environmental messages sticky
Quick, what’s the last political campaign slogan you remember? Is it the Democrats’ recent zinger, “Together, we can do better”? Probably not. You probably forgot that one before they got to “better.” Chip Heath and Dan Heath. Photo: Amy Surdacki In an age of instant media, ubiquitous advertising, and partisan politics, everyone wants to grab […]
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From Bags to Beer
Besides, plastic totally clashes with your outfit Paper or plastic? As if. BYOB is tote-ally hip: this burlap FEED sack recently made its way to NYC’s Fashion Week on the shoulder of Lauren Bush (yes, that Bush). And even waifish Keira Knightley can carry the I’m Not a Plastic Bag bag. Photo: We Are What […]
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Sister Hazell
Britain’s favorite topless model is the latest eco-spokesperson Lots of climate and energy news today, so here’s some Friday frippery. How excited do you think Guy Adams of The Independent was when his editor told him to interview Keeley Hazell about her green principles? Hazell, well known in Britain as a winsome Page Three girl […]
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Young Dems sexify your mug
It’s about cups. Sexy, sexy cups. Well, actually it’s about getting college students thinking about the planet and about changing their personal habits. But the “sexy” sure doesn’t hurt. The University of Washington’s Young Democrats club launched a Sustainability is Sexy campaign this month to encourage students to bring their own cups to the campus’s […]
