http://www.allvoices.com/ en-us Pesticides. They are one of the most environmentally harmful aspects of industrialized agriculture, and they are the reason that so many people have started to add organic foods to their diet. Many people think that washing their conventional fruits and... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4685795 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:40 -0800 In the past few decades, the number of electronic gadgets sucking up energy in American households has increased at a staggering pace. Although experts have offered up many different ways for cutting back on phantom loads and increasing conservation efforts,... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4656990 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:43 -0800 Despite the socially and ethically questionable origins of this holiday, Thanksgiving is a time when many people slow down, breathe, and spend time reflecting on the things that are truly important in life: family, friends, good food, and an attitude... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4647751 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:43:42 -0800 Many conservationists have been talking about how commercial fishing practices have all but destroyed many of the most significant fish populations on the planet, like the snapper and giant bluefin tuna , however not as much attention has been drawn... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4645273 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:43:10 -0800 Fourteen key lawmakers say that coal states DO deserve extra allowances, and they have written a formal letter to Senate Democrats urging them to say the same thing. Led by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), this group of senators signed and... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4631456 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:38:59 -0800 The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 with the intention of safeguarding the health and well being of American children, however in the sixty years since it's inception, the program has done less and less to provide at... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4613367 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:11:45 -0800 Despite a significant boom in the demand for solar power and the sophistication of photo-voltaic technology , many people still reluctant to outfit their homes with the hardware that's needed to take advantage of this free and clean source of... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4604808 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:02:45 -0800 The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, has been an iconic part of the Chicago skyline for many years. And now, thanks to plans for a major energy efficiency overhaul, it may give visitors and residents in the... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4594114 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:53:05 -0800 Many of us are professed technology addicts. There are gadgets and devices that help us do everything from getting up on time in the morning to staying connected with relatives and business partners that live halfway across the world. While... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4551715 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:33:46 -0800 Depending on where you live, the Winter season is either right around the corner, or has already dumped 36 inches of fluffy white love in your lap (our Colorado town is of the latter variety). This means that soon it... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4544379 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:23:26 -0800 While vegan boots and solar powered laptop chargers are wonderful demonstrations of the possibilities of sustainable design, many experts believe that a detectible positive impact will only be made when environmentally products are used by the majority. This means that... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4526927 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:18:28 -0700 It's been said, there's a tea for anything that ails you. Human beings survived for centuries without the help of what we refer to as "modern medicine" and herbal teas have always played a huge role in the health of... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4498686 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:59 -0700 Earlier this week, it was reported that Shell Oil Company had been granted permission to start drilling exploratory offshore wells in the area of the Beaufort Sea. It was also revealed that renowned marine scientist and conservationist Rick Steiner had... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4477659 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:44:59 -0700 A prominent marine scientist at the University of Alaska has been denied his federal research grant and evicted from his office because he was an "advocate" for environmental protection, according to a ruling released yesterday by Public Employees for Environmental... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4452693 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:20:45 -0700 One of the most crucial tenets of the American government is the fact that States have the right to govern themselves. Fourteen states have already taken this right to heart by passing legislation that allows the growth, sale and use... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4434436 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:37:19 -0700 Although it's important to make small, every day changes to your lifestyle that allow you to live in a more planet friendly way, holidays present a unique opportunity to be more conscious of the things we buy, eat, and give... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4432433 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:46 -0700 You are officially invited to join the fight to legalize it...again. No, we're not talking about the smokable plant that's gotten so many politicians in hot water. We're talking about the good old fashioned clothes line . As families all... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4417498 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:17:45 -0700 I'm not what you would call a "girly-girl," being far more comfortable in jeans and sandals than I've ever been in heels and a skirt. However, I understand that finding beauty products which are both good for you and good... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4392773 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:05:44 -0700 If you're dedicated to green living, you already know that there are more sustainable ways to get into the holiday spirit than buying plastic pumpkins and sparkly garland. If you live far away from your family and friends, however, it... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4391933 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:42:21 -0700 The human population is booming, and we are being told that in order to feed everyone, we must turn to large, international, commercial farms that can churn out enormous amounts of food 12 months out of the year. This has... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com./contributed-news/4342211 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:19:05 -0700