Nature & Community
Thirty-five years of expert commentary on wildlife, ecology and eco-activism.
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11/18/2009 3:15:32 PM
Climate change is already attributable to the deaths of more than 300,000 people per year, according to a new study, and by 2050, as many as 150 million people could be forced from their homes. A separate study finds that many people in the U.S. Southeast could be among the displaced.
11/16/2009 3:58:11 PM
In January, organize your greeting cards for the coming year. From the December 2009/January 2010 Country Lore department.
11/13/2009 4:02:34 PM
The health and environmental costs of the major air pollutants emitted by energy production and use totaled an estimated $120 billion for the United States in 2005, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Power plants and vehicles are the worst offenders.
11/13/2009 1:13:32 PM
NASA's moon impact mission yields best evidence yet of water
11/13/2009 12:13:21 PM
Tips for keeping Thanksgiving cooking safe enough to enable cook and guests to give thanks
11/13/2009 11:14:41 AM
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Recipe for grilled maple-soy glazed Thanksgiving turkey and taters
11/13/2009 11:14:13 AM
START WITH: Tips for using what you have on hand: Thanksgiving Leftovers
11/13/2009 11:13:59 AM
Start with a mix, end with homemade taste: Recipe for sausage stuffing with apples and sage
11/13/2009 11:13:49 AM
ON THE TABLE: A smaller, more decadent way with pumpkin pie: Recipe for dark pumpkin tartlets
11/13/2009 10:14:35 AM
Drawing on a family's background for flavor inspiration at Thanksgiving
11/13/2009 10:14:25 AM
Let Thanksgiving be your melting pot: Recipe for Oaxacan stuffing from Mexico
11/13/2009 10:14:14 AM
Spice up Thanksgiving dinner with chilies: Recipe for roasted turkey in apricot-chili glaze
11/13/2009 10:14:03 AM
Poultry and pig, together at last on Thanksgiving. Recipe for bacon-wrapped roasted turkey
11/13/2009 10:13:52 AM
A soft and savory roll alternative for Thanksgiving: Recipe for bacon baked potato pretzels
11/13/2009 10:13:41 AM
Instead of traditional rolls, do the twist this Thanksgiving: Recipe for seeded garlic braids
11/13/2009 10:13:32 AM
Healthy, sweet and savory: Recipe for whole-wheat apricot sage breadsticks
11/13/2009 9:13:42 AM
India orders all zoo and circus elephants moved to wildlife parks after animal rights outcry
11/13/2009 4:13:25 AM
CDC estimates swine flu toll at 22 million sickened, nearly 4,000 killed since April
11/13/2009 4:13:11 AM
Clinton says next month's Copenhagen talks unlikely to produce binding climate treaty
11/12/2009 6:13:54 PM
Largest mumps outbreak in 3 years is reported in NY, NJ, government says
11/11/2009 5:13:37 PM
CDC says US swine flu deaths likely 4,000; larger estimate includes flu complications
11/11/2009 5:13:27 PM
Few in US spell out how they want to die; House health bill includes end-of-life counseling
11/11/2009 10:13:42 AM
Hard-hit Ohio community turns to gardens to help stretch food dollars
11/9/2009 12:20:31 PM
A serious commitment to reversing climate change could result in the elimination of 1.2 billion tons of annual carbon emissions and the production of 4.5 million jobs by 2030, according to a new report from the American Solar Energy Society.
11/7/2009 11:13:12 PM
Hovering on extinction's edge, West Africa's last giraffes make a surprising comeback
11/6/2009 1:13:20 PM
Salt cavern lurks near busy intersection, NM community prepares for collapse
11/2/2009 3:30:22 PM
Read about Mike Reynolds and the Earthship home design he invented that uses recycled materials and nature’s original machinery to create snug, self-sufficient solar houses.
11/2/2009 12:13:09 PM
Growing trees and shrubs from seed takes time, but has its own rewards
11/2/2009 10:15:52 AM
Outdoor-clothing company Patagonia is known for its green products and sustainable business model. Learn about the company’s history, environmental ethic, their recycled and recyclable outdoor clothing, and how they’re leading the way as a model of environmental consciousness in business — and making record profits in the process — in this interview with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.
10/29/2009 4:36:20 PM
White nose syndrome continues to threaten bat populations. To help researchers find the cause, and hopefully a cure, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded $800,000 in grants. Here's what one organization is doing to save the Virginia Big-Eared Bat.
10/28/2009 4:12:55 PM
Military experts say failure to address climate change brings national security risks
10/27/2009 11:50:44 AM
If you’re looking for a unique gift, or a place to sell your handmade or vintage goods, check out Etsy. The website has a large selection of items that can’t be found at the local Wal-Mart. Purchase (or sell) art, jewelry, clothes, cards, food, toys, candles, soap, furniture ... the list goes on. Learn more about how this innovative site works.
10/26/2009 4:55:11 PM
Looking for gift-giving ideas this holiday season? Look no further: We’ve found five unique gifts to add to your holiday shopping list.
10/26/2009 2:13:01 AM
UN food agency says 1 billion people hungry, poor paying more for food despite recession
10/25/2009 1:13:11 PM
Not your average picnic basket: Yosemite bears prefer breaking into minivans over other cars
10/22/2009 6:12:54 AM
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A team from the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is in South Dakota this week watching as a herd of wild bison is captured to bring back to the Kansas Flint Hills.
10/21/2009 6:13:11 AM
AP Poll: Most pet owners would perform CPR on pets, but few are prepared for emergency
10/20/2009 3:12:52 PM
Where's the good stuff? Medical marijuana explosion creates booming review business
10/20/2009 1:26:49 PM
Authors of the book “SuperFreakonomics” push global cooling myths and illogical, distorted arguments against climate change. The Union of Concerned Scientists responds to the book’s proffering of tired myths and faulty statistics with this report.
10/19/2009 4:56:57 PM
Nature challenges us: Can we love the world around us unsentimentally? Our enormous achievements have brought most of the planet more or less under our control. Now that we have this powerful role in the world, are we capable of accepting our responsibility? Nowhere is this question more present than on a farm, where we live among the animals that will one day provide a meal, and where providing a humane death is not only neccessary for our nourishment, but for providing a good life for the rest of the animal residents.
10/17/2009 9:13:20 AM
EU officials warn cod is closer to disappearing from key European fishing grounds
10/16/2009 10:29:57 AM
With U.S. carbon emissions dropping 9 percent in two years, the nation has ended a century of rising carbon emissions and entered a new energy era. But whether we can move fast enough to avoid catastrophic climate change remains to be seen. Lester R. Brown, founder of the Earth Policy Institute, sizes up the renewable energy and energy efficiency measures that propelled the recent drop in emissions.
10/15/2009 12:23:28 PM
For the third year in a row, MOTHER EARTH NEWS is participating in Blog Action Day, and suggesting some helpful articles on climate change.
10/15/2009 12:15:32 PM
Humanity’s collective demands first surpassed the Earth’s regenerative capacity around 1980. The current global demands on natural systems exceed the Earth’s sustainable yield capacity by nearly 30 percent, and we are meeting current demands in part by consuming the Earth’s natural assets. Lester R. Brown, founder of the Earth Policy Institute, discusses the scope of this consumption, and explains how it sets the stage for economic collapse once these natural assets are depleted.
10/13/2009 11:12:58 AM
Native flowers have intricate and important relationships with birds and insects
10/9/2009 4:13:07 PM
October 10 to 17 has been designated as National Wildlife Refuge Week, a great opportunity to visit the refuges close to you.
10/9/2009 3:59:35 PM
The new CitizenShipper website connects people who need items shipped somewhere with people who are already traveling in that direction. You can reduce greenhouse gases and save with this innovative, green company.
10/9/2009 12:32:12 PM
From carbon footprints to added wear and tear on everything from trails to monuments, travel of any kind leaves a mark on the environment. The difficulty of balancing the environmental effects of your travels with a desire to see and appreciate firsthand the natural and manmade marvels of the world isn't an easy task, and is an issue that's inspired a wealth of discussion. What do you think? Would you travel less, or otherwise change the way you travel, in order to protect the environment?
10/5/2009 3:26:05 PM
David A. Lien, chairman of Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, explains why the use of ATVs on public hunting lands violates traditional notions of hunting ethics because of the threat it poses to wildlife habitats, wetlands and other sensitive environments.
9/29/2009 12:12:52 PM
Don't throw away those pods! Southwestern gardeners can get flour from mesquite trees
9/29/2009 9:12:47 AM
Disney offers free admission to 1 million guests who complete day of volunteer work in 2010
9/28/2009 9:13:01 AM
Migrating raptors take flight at Pa.'s Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, celebrating its 75th birthday
9/25/2009 10:31:31 AM
PBS and Ken Burns’ new series, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” is stirring up interest in some of our country’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring nature, as well as its people. And it’s no surprise that many of MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have fond memories of these wilderness areas. What are your favorite memories and stories regarding our national parks?
9/25/2009 8:32:00 AM
Through this stunning new television series you can discover the captivating and unique wonders of our national parks, plus the passionate people who have shaped the history of America’s national parks system — the first of its kind in the world. Find out more about this incredible series, plus viewing information and links to some of the many extras PBS has created for this project, from sharing reader stories online to a beautiful book of the work.
9/22/2009 10:19:16 AM
One of the West’s oldest symphony orchestras. Almost 90 wineries. Restaurants, galleries and museums — not to mention the famous Foundry artists. Walla Walla, Wash., offers a wealth of cultural delights, and that’s not all. Find out why Walla Walla made the 2009 list of 11 Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/22/2009 9:50:05 AM
Located in the Smoky mountains, Sylva, N.C., is surrounded by natural beauty, but its vibrant bookstore, restaurants and downtown arts program contribute to a thriving cultural life as well. See why Sylva made 2009’s 11 Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/22/2009 9:05:29 AM
Silver City, N.M., is a culturally thriving community of creative residents and a responsive local government willing to help foster their ideas. The town features dozens of galleries, neighbors a remarkable national forest, has drafted a “cultural plan,” and so much more. See why Silver City made 2009’s 11 Great Places You've (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/17/2009 3:16:26 PM
A cluster of new research reports reveal the grim economic impact that climate change will have on the United States if left unchecked.
9/15/2009 4:50:10 PM
American wealth and influence is often attributed to free enterprise and the personal liberty promised in the Constitution. While it’s true they've been conducive to economic success, we also had an enormous head start in the race to dominate the industrial revolution - with our sparsely populated continent packed with natural resources. The question is, how well will our free enterprise system work in a world with far fewer resources?
9/15/2009 2:07:43 PM
Check out this compelling roundtable discussion of four expert climate change scientists.
9/1/2009 12:28:30 PM
With more than 100 percent of its energy coming from wind power, this town is a shining example of how our country can meet its future energy needs. A progressive government combined with a willing and able citizen base secured Rock Port, Mo., a spot on our annual Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/1/2009 12:18:13 PM
Yes, you’ve probably heard of Oakland, Calif., but not this Oakland. The city has switched gears to focus on its unique culture and heritage, and boasts a thriving rooftop garden project. There’s more to Oakland than baseball and football — find out what landed it and 10 other towns on our list of Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/1/2009 12:08:53 PM
Don’t scoff: Norman, Okla., is a progressive city with a lot to offer. Local music venues and great bands to play in them; the Norman Sustainability Network that promotes public transportation and community garden initiatives; and more. See why Norman made 2009’s list of 11 Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/1/2009 12:01:40 PM
If you like folk music and traditional hand crafts such as soap making, Mountain View, Ark., is the place to be. This small town of about 3,000 contains artists young and old, and knows how to celebrate its “living history.”
9/1/2009 11:44:32 AM
Check out Lanesboro, Minn., perhaps the most vibrant small town in America. Located in southeast Minnesota and home to less than 1,000 residents, Lanesboro has gorgeous scenery and outdoor recreation, local food networks, and an active arts and music community. Get to know Lanesboro and 10 more great places you’ve (maybe) never heard of.
9/1/2009 11:35:54 AM
A focus on art, outdoor activities and local food makes this intellectually oriented town a delight. Residents of Cornwall enjoy fishing in the newly cleaned Housatonic River, powering their schools with solar panels, and hiking the Appalachian Trail. And that’s not all: See why Cornwall is one of 2009’s Great Places.
9/1/2009 11:02:02 AM
One of the smallest cities with a large university, Carbondale enjoys boasts two daily and two alternative weekly newspapers, a volunteer-run community radio station, six independent bookstores, the student-run Big Muddy Film Festival, and access to a large national forest and lots of local food. Get to know Carbondale and 10 more Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of.
9/1/2009 9:27:45 AM
Check out Bonners Ferry, Idaho, which has unrivaled outdoor recreation and strong civic pride that won’t let this town lose its quaint character. Home to fewer than 3,000 people, Bonners Ferry is regarded as the crown jewel of the northwest. Bordered by Washington, Montana and Alberta, Bonners Ferry is tucked into the northern most tip of Idaho. Learn why the fresh air is finer in Bonners Ferry, just one of 11 great places you’ve (maybe) never heard of.
8/25/2009 4:17:56 PM
Ken Burns’ six-part series on our national parks is a must-see. On PBS Sept. 27 through Oct. 2, the documentary contains footage from 53 of the 58 national parks, and reminds us all why conservation is so vital to the preservation of our country’s natural history.
8/25/2009 3:54:54 PM
The mystery of colony collapse disorder continues, but researchers are finding widespread evidence that pesticides may play a lead role. They’ve zeroed in on a particular class of pesticide, neonicotinoids, for its undisputed toxic effect on honeybees. While these chemicals have been suspended in several European countries, they are now the most widely used group of insecticides in the United States, despite concerns voiced by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
8/25/2009 2:24:30 PM
From garbage crises in Greece and China to worldwide shortages of grain, meat and oil, our current consumption patterns are on a collision course with the Earth’s geological limits. Lester R. Brown, founder of the Earth Policy Institute, examines the range of stresses our throwaway economy has heaped onto the Earth, and explains why we must rise to the challenge of establishing a new economy that better respects Earth’s natural boundaries.
8/21/2009 3:21:50 PM
For centuries social and international conflicts have been spurred by contrasts in one group's sense of tribal identity (whether cultural, ethnic or geographic) versus another's. This same conflict plays out today in the United States for those members of American society who, thus far, have been unable to recognize President Obama as part of their tribe. Bryan Welch argues that Obama, in fact, epitomizes the key characteristics of the modern American tribe.
8/20/2009 12:47:03 PM
Are we truly making a concerted effort to give up the convenience of single use products or is the practice so engrained in our culture we can't escape its effects?
8/14/2009 9:06:24 AM
How many failing countries will it take before civilization itself fails? We have the technologies to restore the Earth’s natural support systems, to eradicate poverty, to stabilize population, and to restructure the world energy economy and stabilize climate. The challenge now is to build the political will to do so. Lester R. Brown, founder of the Earth Policy Institute, discusses the mounting stresses on the global system — population, poverty, food supply — and the threats they pose to civilization as we know it.
8/5/2009 11:13:25 AM
Although trying to care for an orphaned baby bird may seem the compassionate thing to do, this advice will help you determine a more appropriate course of action for the bird’s well-being.
8/3/2009 7:47:56 AM
The oceans may make up 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but we know very little about them, especially compared to our knowledge of the Earth’s land spaces — or even those of Mars and Venus. Consider this: We made it all the way to the moon four years before we dove down to explore the largest mountain range on Earth, lying below the oceans' surface. Find out more about this and other wild and wonderful ocean facts.
7/31/2009 3:34:01 PM
From books and blogs to television news and online media, there are dozens of sources for learning about global warming. We want to know: Where do you go for reliable information about global warming?
7/22/2009 2:46:37 PM
The first half of 2009 is tied with 2004 as the fifth warmest half-year on record for the world as a whole, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). More above-average temperatures are expected throughout the rest of the year.
7/21/2009 4:55:02 PM
The walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 was a monumental event, which forever changed our world perspective. Where were you on that momentous occasion?
7/21/2009 12:15:15 PM
Ecuadorians want $27 billion in environmental damages, in the largest environmental damages lawsuit, and Chevron says it won't pay.
7/16/2009 10:52:34 AM
In May 2009, the Paid Vacation Act was presented to the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the bill will require that companies offer paid vacation time for their employees working 25 hours a week or more. What do you think of a paid vacation law?
7/10/2009 12:12:39 PM
This week the G-8 met and talked about climate change but did not accomplish most of their goals because of a lack of cooperation from developing countries.
7/8/2009 9:59:49 AM
Washing your car uses large amounts of water, and can introduce contaminants such as grease and brake dust into waterways via storm sewers. These easy tips from the Union of Concerned Scientists can lessen the environmental impact of cleaning your car.
7/7/2009 12:59:35 PM
Since the U.S. House of Represenatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the U.S. Senate started work on its own energy and clilmate change bill.
7/2/2009 10:51:23 AM
There is vast worldwide potential for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by reducing our use of materials. We can begin with the major metals — steel, aluminum and copper — and continue onto the recycling and composting of most household garbage. The idea applies to designing cars, appliances and other products so they can be easily disassembled for reuse or recycling. Read more to see who’s leading the effort.
7/1/2009 4:10:04 PM
Through the “Change the World, Start with Energy Star” campaign, the EPA, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and other parent groups are getting kids involved in making our world more energy-efficient.
7/1/2009 3:01:39 PM
Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy is a coalition of businesses dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by pushing for stronger climate change legislation.
6/26/2009 11:29:14 AM
The National Wilderness Preservation System protects millions of acres across the United States within National Forests, National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges and land owned by the Bureau of Land Management. Simply take a look at this impressive array of photographs from The Wilderness Society’s 2010 calendar, and you’ll see why these lands mean so much to so many people.
6/25/2009 11:11:50 AM
The new report, based on a scientific congress held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in March, updates projections of future temperature and seal-level increases from 2007 with more pressing figures, and calls for a shift in methods of energy production.
6/2/2009 4:56:44 PM
Helpful advice on the dangers of lightning and how to protect your home from its damaging effects.
6/2/2009 3:02:20 PM
What is organic cotton and how is it better than regular cotton? Read this article and have your questions answered.
5/28/2009 9:31:19 AM
Advice from Mother Earth News assistant editor Aubrey Vaughn on online plant and animal databases.
5/27/2009 1:19:02 PM
While conservation is neccessary for providing for an ever-growing human population, it alone cannot solve our problems. In fact, it may distract us from the real issue at hand.
5/21/2009 2:58:29 PM
A new federal tax on soda and other sugary beverages has been suggested as a way to pay for part of the major overhaul of the U.S. health-care system proposed by the Obama administration. What do you think of the proposed soda tax?
5/21/2009 1:34:57 PM
Ever wonder what the world would look like without people? It turns out there’s a lot we can learn about the world and the way we live in it by considering this question. Find out what would remain, what would disappear or thrive, and how long these changes would take. You might be surprised.
5/21/2009 9:10:32 AM
The Rainforest Alliance Certified seal has been popping up on coffee, tea, cocoa and fruit products all over the world. So what exactly does this certification signify? We’ve investigated.
5/15/2009 12:23:45 PM
Evidence that the economy is in conflict with the Earth’s natural systems can be seen in the daily news reports of shrinking forests, rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, disappearing species, and many other consequences. Lester R. Brown, founder of the Earth Policy Institute, outlines the challenges our generation must face in order to reverse these trends before environmental deterioration leads to long-term economic decline.
5/8/2009 3:41:17 PM
We were saddened to learn today that John Shuttleworth — who co-founded Mother Earth News with his first wife Jane — passed away in late March. He was 71 and died of natural causes at his Evergreen, Colo., home. We take a moment to reflect on Shuttleworth’s vision and the creation of "The Original Guide to Living Wisely.”
5/8/2009 1:16:53 PM
Independent science is the best tool we have to help us solve the challenges we face. Learn more about the importance of scientific integrity and the threats it faces.
5/8/2009 8:29:45 AM
More people are recycling than ever, but with the recession, can waste management groups still afford to process recyclables? While there have been terrific increases in the amount of waste being turned in for recycling, the value of these raw materials has plummeted in recent months — at the same time that waste management companies are coping with smaller work crews because of layoffs. More waste to process, less money to earn and less manpower to handle it all: Find out what all of this means for you and your recyclables.
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