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Lessons from the Paris Climate Talks

Dec 28, 2015 06:26PM ● By Andrew Held

From November 30 to December 12, 196 countries, along with observers from around the world, worked towards a final agreement that would create a plan for a decarbonized economy that would mitigate future climate disaster while allowing the world to adapt to a warmer climate.

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Green Congregations: Faith Groups Join in Preserving All Creation

Nov 30, 2015 11:26AM ● By Avery Mack

From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.

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Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control

Nov 30, 2015 10:47AM

A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.

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Shipping News: Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources

Nov 30, 2015 10:47AM

Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.

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Dangers in the Cosmetic Bag: Choose Safe and Healthy Natural Beauty Aids

Oct 30, 2015 11:31AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Made-in-USA cosmetics commonly include toxic ingredients banned in the European Union; a nifty phone app can help us know when to take a pass.

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Recycling Revolution: Global Rise Bolsters Sustainability

Oct 30, 2015 10:59AM

With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.

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Solving Hunger: France Tackles Food Waste with New Law

Oct 30, 2015 10:59AM

French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.

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Green Thanksgiving: A Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit

Oct 30, 2015 10:59AM

We can make the holidays even more joyful with choices that celebrate life, from local foods and vegetarian options to Native American prayers.

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Legislative Alert: Act on Solar in Massachusetts

Sep 30, 2015 11:40AM ● By Lucy Alexander

Bay State residents support solar—it’s the largest source of clean renewable energy in Massachusetts, not to mention the world, and has abundant benefits for the environment and economy.

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Fragrant Fix: Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control

Sep 30, 2015 10:25AM

A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.

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