Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles

Goats: Eco-friendly Weed Whackers

By�Alison Rogers — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:39:18 CST

Goats are a great way to get rid of weed problems while also reducing the use of chemicals and fossil fuels.

How to Cook Turtle Meat

By Fred Bouwman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:49:50 CST

Add gourmet fare to your menu by learning how to trap turtles and remove and cook turtle meat. Follow these instructions from the book "Campfire Cooking: A Practical Handbook" by Fred Bouwman, and try these recipes for Camp Turtle Soup and Fried Turtle.

Making Jerky

By Fred Bouwman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:45:46 CST

Jerky is a classic camp and trail food, and by making it yourself, you can experiment with meats and seasonings to create your own custom campfire cuisine. Follow these instructions from the book�"Campfire Cooking: A Practical Handbook"�by Fred Bouwman to learn how to make jerky,�and try this simple recipe for savory Camp Jerky.

The Beauty of Wilderness: A Photo Essay from The Wilderness Society

By Ben Beach — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:29:14 CST

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.

The No-Brainer Push for Wind Power from T. Boone Pickens

By�Bryan Welch — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:46:35 CST

T. Boone Pickens is the very embodiment of the Texas oil tycoon.�He's also, arguably, the world's leading advocate for wind energy.

DIY Human-powered Snowplow

By Kevin Blake — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:50 CST

Human-powered machines are great for the environment. They use no fossil fuels, plus they make some mundane jobs enjoyable. Learn how to build a human-powered snowplow with these step-by-step instructions. From the December 2009/January 2010 Country Lore department.

Climate Refugees: Global Warming Could Displace 150 Million People by 2050

From EERE Network News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:32 CST

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.

Healthy No-knead Bread Recipes

By Jeff Hertzberg and Zo� Fran�ois — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:23:05 CST

With just five minutes a day of effort, you can make superhealthy breads with nutritious whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Plus, you'll save big bucks on groceries. This article includes recipes for Free-form Whole Grain Artisan Loaf, Anadama Corn Bread, 10-Grain Bread, and Cinnamon Raisin Whole Wheat Bagels.

Mother's Wheelbarrow

By the Mother Earth News editors — Sun, 01 Jul 1979 00:00:00 CST

For less than $10 you can build this sturdy garden hauler.

Magic Can Toy

By the Mother Earth News staff — Thu, 01 Nov 1979 00:00:00 CST

Spend a few minutes, and a few cent's worth of hardware, to make your child an engaging and entertaining toy.