One of Fabiola Greenawalt’s favorite quotes is from fellow Nicaraguan civil rights activists and Nobel Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum. It says: “Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the identity and worth of cultures and […]
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A Gardening ‘Gold Mine’ in Poulsbo
For three decades, Sam Rader has been transforming 5 acres of woodland in Poulsbo. By combining the concepts of an arboretum, focusing on trees and a botanic garden and emphasizing education and display, he has created a type of gold mine. A wide variety of plants have been utilized, including many unusual and uncommon species, […]
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How to Minimize Exposure to Potential Toxins in Our Food
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really all exposed to many hazardous chemicals that come off the packaging our food travels in? What can we do to minimize our exposure to these potential toxins in our food? ~ William Freleigh, Newark, DE A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals (FCCs), which are chemicals […]
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Three Reasons to Consider Air Duct Cleaning for Your Home
As eco-conscious living continues to grow in popularity, families are embracing greener habits and making sustainable choices in all aspects of life. From minimizing waste and using renewable energy to creating healthy indoor environments, modern families are more committed than ever to ensuring their homes reflect their values of sustainability and wellness. One often-overlooked element […]
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Kitsap Farm Tour Draws Thousands
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour in August allowed the public to visit 11 farms across Kitsap. The one-day, self-guided tour was a resounding success, drawing in over 2,000 attendees from across the county and beyond. Each site was an opportunity to experience the diverse offerings and activities Kitsap farms offer. Many sites also incorporated […]
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2024 Conservation Celebration
Great Peninsula Conservancy’s 2024 Conservation Celebration was a night dedicated to honoring achievements in environmental stewardship and community engagement at the scenic Kiana Lodge. The event commenced with a welcome from Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, emphasizing the importance of protecting the region’s natural landscapes. This sentiment resonated throughout the evening, underscored by Executive Director […]
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Fall Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Mason Bee Hotels
The Pacific Northwest is home to the native blue orchard mason bees. Often mistaken for houseflies due to their blue-green, iridescent bodies, these solitary bees are distinct from social bees because each female independently lays her own eggs, finds her own nest and gathers her own food. With 90% of bee species being solitary, these […]
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A Little Pyrex History
Twenty years ago, it was commonplace to see Pyrex as the dog’s outside drinking bowl. A decade later, that same Pyrex bowl might have been on the auction block for hundreds. Today, it’s still collectible, but the Pyrex trend peak has diminished as contemporary thrifting has changed direction. Sets have been replaced with singles. Decorating […]
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Why You Need to Audit Your Power Bill
Nobody likes getting their electric bill — especially when their energy costs are higher than expected. Worst of all is when individual households can’t pinpoint exactly how they spent so much energy when there’s no immediately obvious underlying cause. The fact is that sometimes energy costs go up because of factors that have nothing to […]
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