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ASASE YE DURU "the Earth has weight" symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother EarthThis symbol represents the importance of the Earth in sustaining life. NYAME DUA "tree of god" Symbol of God's presence and protection The Nyame Dua is a sacred spot where rituals are performed. Erected in front of the house or [...]

AMERICA WEEEEEEEEEEE , NEED CLEAN ENERGYYYYYYYYYYYYYHundred of supporters joined Biz Markie in remixing his famous "Just a Friend" song for EARTH DAY 2010 . I absolutely love it ! It always warms my heart to see so many people conscious about our ongoing environmental crisis. http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhOX8TzD3114Gt5543CLICK HERE to support clean energy .credits worldstarhiphop.com

Check out these products made from totally recycable goods. You should try it!GLASS counts for 5% of US waste but glass is EXTREMELY recyclable! However, only 23% of glass products used get recycled. But check out this serving plate! I love!! METAL makes up 8% of US waste but we only recycle about 35% of [...]

OFF SHORE DRILLING lead to oil spills like the most recent GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL !!CLICK HERE TO SAY NO TO OFFSHORE DRILLINGplease !!WHY??? There are many reasons for saying NO to offshore drilling. OIL SPILLS for one! Although they do not happen every day, they do occur and when they do, the destruction [...]

“1Sky is deeply disappointed to hear President Obama announce today his commitment to lifting a 20-year old ban on offshore oil drilling by proposing new drilling in waters from Delaware to Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico, and in parts of Alaska.This dramatic increase of the scope of offshore drilling throughout the coastal United States [...]

Open a window!Ever wonder why you have such horrible headaches and eye irration out the blue? Or how about allergies, respirtory problems and chemical sensitivity? These all may come from Volatile Organic Compounds . The EPA concluded that indoor air is three times as polluted at outdoor air. Why is that? Indoor air contains fumes [...]

Did your school make the list?ALABAMAAuburn UniversityBirmingham—Southern CollegeThe University of Alabama in HuntsvilleALASKAAlaska Pacific UniversityARIZONAArizona State UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityPrescott CollegeARKANSASUniversity of Arkansas—FayettevilleCALIFORNIACalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia State University, StanislausClaremont McKenna CollegeHarvey Mudd CollegeHumboldt State UniversityMills CollegeSaint Mary’s College (CA)San Francisco State UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySonoma State UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of California—BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity [...]

DROP THE CHEESE BURGER!"Meatless Mondays" is becoming increasingly popular. EAT NO MEAT ON MONDAYS. Its a step for people who would like to become a vegetarian but cant quit just cold turkey OR for people who simply would like to become more environmentally conscious when it comes to their consumption of food. Why Monday? Studies have [...]

This video litterally changed my life at 6 years old. Everyone always asks me why and how I became so passionate about saving the environment and up until a few years ago I didnt know why. I knew that I LOVED the Earth Song by Michale Jackson and then I watched the video again a [...]

TARGET opened recycling centers in from on each of their 1,740 US stores nation wide! The recycling stations will accept aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers, plastic bags, MP3 players, cell phones and ink cartridges.ALSO, Target is no longer selling farmed salmon. *round of applause*There's more! *drum roll please* Target will be giving away a 2010 [...]

Its crazy, I thought Canada was one of the worlds most environmentally conscious places. So for them to take place in this barbaric sport simply for their fur blows my mind. Canada will allow hunters to clubb 388,200 grey and hooded seals this year. The current kill levels are higher than they have been in [...]

Exxon oil oil spil in Alaska. This is nothing new. Exxon oil is a world renounced wild life slayer, ocean destroyer and land devastater. They have no reguard for the environmental AT ALL.

Offshore drilling typically refers to the discovery and development of oil and gas resources which lie underwater through drilling a well.Offshore drilling, especially in the arctic or close to the shore present environmental challenges. HELP!TELL OBAMA TO BREAK THE OIL ADDICTION !!!! CLICK HEREThe Obama administration is proposing to open drilling for oil and natural [...]

Nestlé, which makes Kit Kats candy bars, uses unsustainable palm oil from Indonesian paradise rainforests. The big bad coporations are destroying the ancient forest all for chocolate! Deforestation (the destruction of trees) is causing the slowly but surely orang-utans extinction and harm to the local communities around the forests. These palm oil suppliers are not [...]

40th Anniversary of Earth Day April 22, 2010What will YOU do on Earth Day?? Help to create a billion acts of green HEREMy act? "I will take public transportation";-)

Woody Harrelson protested a lumber company's logging of ancient redwood trees by climbling the Golden Gate Bridge shutting down traffic for more than six hours! Kudos Mr. Harrelson. He also refused to eat real twinkies during filming of Zombieland and ate homemade vegan cornmeal Twinkies instead. In 2009, he recieved an honorary degree from York [...]

Earth Hour is a global lights out phenomenon to show support for environmental preservation. And also to show that every individual efforts count. During this hour, everyone is encouraged to shut off all of their lights. March 27, 2010 @ 8:30PMSuggestions on how to celebrate:1. Have a romantic candlelit dinner for two.2. Dance under the [...]

According to the UNEP report, more than half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by people struggling with illnesses linked to contaminated water.2.2 million people whose deaths are attributed to diarrhea, mostly from dirty water, and 1.8 million children aged under five who succumb to water-borne diseases. This equates to one infant every 20 [...]

WASTE COOKING OILApparently a type of surfactant is created from used cooking oil. Surfactant makes for easy spreading in cosmetics and regenerates damaged skin. (Can you imagine all the clogged pores??) Cosemetic companies will even go out and get them from fast food places and restaurants. Eek !products: lipstick, lip gloss, concealer, foundation, etcOLEORESIN CAPSICUMPepper [...]

Lets face it, I am a girl. So therefore, I love to shop. However, I was feeling uneasy about my carbon footprint in my shopping sprees. So one day it hit me, I can be environmentally concious while still being trendy and unique. In what way is this possible? THRIFT STORES!! Dear fashionistas,By shopping at [...]

Wow! I decided to change my make-up products from my ol' faithful M.A.C. to something that is not only enviornmentally friendly but also better for my skin. And I found *drum roll please* URBAN DECAY !! Trust me when I say, this product is amazing! I am currently using the foundation which has worked better [...]

Did you know that makeup can cause serious harm to the environment and also your health? Yes, makeup is filled with chemicals of which your skin absorbs. Doesnt sound to healthy. But dont fret! I am here to help. Here is a list of environmentally friendly products with all natural ingredients and recycable packaging. These [...]

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simply keeping warm in the winter!By upgrading your heating and air conditioning system to and Energy Star rated system, you are eligible to get a tax credit of 30% of the purchase price with a $1,500 cap. How "cool" is that. Not only will "greening" your system save you money on your energy bill, but [...]