How to Convert More “Super Supporters”
“Super supporters” are those who contribute significantly to your
nonprofit’s fundraising and volunteerism programs. So, when you take a
step back and look at your donor and volunteer lists, how […]
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December 30, 2013
The mysterious patterns known as fractals exist where nature, art, and higher math all meet. Are they clues to a hidden natural order?
October 10, 2013
That glow in fireflies, jellyfish, and mushrooms is not just pretty. It's also an irreplaceable scientific tool.
August 19, 2013
A record number of pups were found emaciated on southern California beaches this year. Can scientists figure out why—and predict if it will happen again?
June 24, 2013
On the trail of the 'Windsor hum,' a mysterious noise that’s making Canadians crazy.
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November 1, 2010
Fresh from the “why didn’t someone think of this sooner” department: Kimberly-Clark (maker of Scott's paper products and many others) is taking the first step toward eliminating the cardboard tube from its toilet paper rolls... READ MORE >
August 30, 2010
Sounds like one of those only-in-New York ideas: the clay tennis courts at Riverside Park are about to get carbon-neutral, composting toilets.The thing is, they sound like really nice toilets, especially for athletic... READ MORE >
August 25, 2010
When a real estate survey released last week sparked a slew of news stories trumpeting "The Death of the McMansion," it sounded like great news for the environment. After all, smaller homes are more efficient to live in... READ MORE >
July 15, 2010
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is hoping that China can help his state eat its way out of the Asian carp crisis. Quinn is touting a deal, which OnEarth first reported about in March, to export 30 million pounds of invasive carp... READ MORE >
SOL Cuisine Veggie Breakfast Patties 80% less fat than pork sausage - Non GMO Gluten Free and really low carb! I'm diabetic and eat low carb so I love it! Raise pigs humanely and the same with slaughter houses - until they I'll eat my own aquaponically raised fish!
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Food Stamps Put Out to Pasture, Incredible Edible Invasives, the Life of Cow | OnEarth Magazine
Food Stamps Put Out to Pasture, Incredible Edible Invasives, the Life of Cow | OnEarth Magazine
Food Stamps Put Out to Pasture, Incredible Edible Invasives, the Life of Cow
Farm Bill brawl: In a 216 to 208 vote, House Republicans narrowly passed a new version of the Farm Bill. But the bill, which dictates federal agriculture policy, farm subsidies, and funding for conservation programs, won't likely go much further. Food stamp provisions were not included in the bill, and not a single Democrat voted in favor of the legislation, with many arguing that it would lead to more hunger in America. President Obama has also vowed to veto any version of the Farm Bill that does not address federal farm and food aid. And according to the White House, in addition to leaving out food stamps, “the bill does not contain sufficient commodity and crop insurance reforms and does not invest in renewable energy, an important source of jobs and economic growth in rural communities across the country.” Washington Post
Cow’s eye view: Acting on the principle that you don’t know a cow until you’ve walked a mile in its hooves, a scientist at Stanford University is investigating whether people will eat less meat after experiencing what it’s like to be a beef cow. Outfitted with a virtual reality helmet, participants in this experiment in empathy saw themselves as cows, being jabbed with an electrical prod and led to the slaughterhouse. The study then recorded what the participants ate for a week. The data hasn’t been processed yet, but in a similar experiment run by the scientist, study subjects began conserving paper towels after being made to cut down virtual trees to make TP. Grist, Climate Wire
On shaky ground: Three more studies are tying earthquakes to energy production that involves injecting fluid into deep wells (think fracking). Most of these quakes are small, but in the last decade as natural gas production increased, the number of tremors in central and eastern United States has risen almost tenfold. Of the quakes that were magnitude 4.5 or above, about half occurred near injection-well sites. Fracking has been linked to earthquakes before, but these studies find that the injections of water into the rock is what brings the rumble, as they add pressure to once inactive faults. Science,Nature
Big Oil blues: When BP agreed to a settlement after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, the company expected to pay businesses and residents affected by the Gulf oil spill about $7.8 billion, in addition to $42.2 billion in cleanup costs (see "Crimes Against Nature"). The damages estimate has since ticked up to $8.2 billion and will likely continue to grow since there is no cap on the claims, which are allowed to roll in until next April. So now BP is asking the Fifth U.S. Circuit of Appeals in New Orleans to stop additional claims, saying some of them are erroneous or inflated and arguing that the terms of the settlement were misinterpreted. The court is expected to decide on the appeal in the next few weeks. New York Times, Reuters
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Scaling the Shard: Six Greenpeace activists have been arrested for climbing the Shard in London, the tallest building in western Europe. The 15-hour ascent of the 1,017-foot building was a protest against Royal Dutch Shell’s drilling of the Arctic Circle. Once they’d reached the summit, in view of Shell’s three London offices, the women waved a green flag that read, “Save the Arctic.” This live blog offers a play-by-play of the ascent. Telegraph
Feral pork, it’s what’s for dinner: From kudzu to lamprey to wild hogs, populations of invasive species are hard to get rid of. But one strategy gaining populatiry is “if you can’t beat em, eat em!” Chefs have been lending their support to beleaguered ecosystems by cooking up dishes like lionfish sushi and nutria eggrolls. And now you can join in the fight, with a cookbook calledThe Joy of Cooking Invasives: A Culinary Guide to Biocontrol. Atlantic
Fluvial photos: Called the “Mother River,” China’s Yellow River, one of the longest in the world, has been degraded by industrial runoff, pollution, and flooding. This stunning photo series captures its remaining natural beauty as well as the bleakness of the Mother River’s current state. Slate
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How to Convert More “Super Supporters” And More! Great resource!
5 Considerations for Protecting Your Nonprofit From Spear Phishing Attacks
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Brad Gruno - Brads Raw Food - The Chip Factory
Brad’s aunt then happened to introduce him to the documentary film “Eating,” which highlights the benefits of a plant-based diet. For some reason the film really resonated with him, and overnight he adopted a strictly raw food diet. Within months, Brad felt like a completely different person. He had shed over 40 pounds, lowered his cholesterol levels, and discovered a youthful vigor and energy he hadn’t experienced since his mid-20s.
While he was completely invested in this new way of eating, he did miss the familiar crunch of traditional American snack food. He started experimenting with raw chips made from fresh vegetables, sprouted flax seeds, fruit nuts, buckwheat groats and an array of spices. He dehydrated the chips, keeping the temperature below 115 degrees, so as not to break his commitment to a raw diet.
Homemade Snacks Take Off
Brad’s homemade snacks were met with a lot of enthusiasm from family and friends, and due to his entrepreneurial spirit, he quickly realized the commercial appeal they could have. He ran demos at local farmer’s markets, and further praise validated the notion that his product had real potential. Soon, local health food stores and regional Whole Foods Markets began carrying Brad’s Raw Chips. Since then, Brad’s Raw Foods has been in a constant state of upward growth and expansion, and Brad’s products are sold in specialty retailers and established grocers all throughout the country. His product lines now include Brad’s Raw Chips & Crackers, Brad’s Raw Leafy Kale, and Brad’s Raw 4 Paws. His line of Brad’s Raw Onion Rings will also be launching soon.Raw food completely changed Brad’s health and his life, and he hopes his products and company’s mission will help do the same for you!
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