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Ocean Acidification: It’s Time to Act
Posted by George Leonard on November 28, 2012 “The cost of responding to ocean acidification may be substantial, but it is still far less than the costs of inaction” – Bill Ruckelshaus, co-chair Washington Blue Ribbon Panel on Ocean Acidification, November 27, 2012 Consensus is hard. Any time you bring together a range of interests, it’s rare the group can speak in a…
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With 91% of the seafood that we eat in this country imported from foreign waters there is increased interest in restoring local watersheds to full productivity. While much of the dialogue about sustainable seafood focuses on maintaining adequate resources, some forms of aquaculture can actually help to regenerate ecosystems, revitalize economies, and enhance food security.…
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By Rachel Kaufman It seems totally counterintuitive. After all, the Chesapeake Bay is in a pickle right now because its oyster population, which once filtered impurities from the Bay at a rate of 50 gallons of water per oyster per day. The entire volume of the bay (about 19 trillion gallons) was purified every week.…
Sustainable Seduction
Posted by Tasha Eichenseher of National Geographic on February 12, 2010 Green Guide writer Eliza Barclay lays out plans for a sultry green Valentine’s Day. Read her tips on certifiably sustainable oysters, organic and upcycled couture lingerie, Earth-friendly and chemical-free foreplay, and more. Then read our wine and chocolate buying guides, for suggestions on pleasing your palate. –Tasha Eichenseher
