Action For Nature is proud to announce their 2013 International Young Eco-Hero Awards, which recognize young people 8 to 16 years old for their environmental achievements. They hope the accomplishments of these outstanding young people will inspire many others to preserve and protect the Earth upon which all life depends. We hope so too! The winner of the aged 8-12 group was a young man by the name of Milo Cress, age 11, Colorado, USA. Here is … [Read more...]
Study Takes Holistic Approach to Mood Disorders in Kids
Researchers are investigating a variety of new approaches to help children with mood disorders. Ongoing studies suggest that using a mix of omega-3 fatty acid supplements and psychotherapy may be helpful for children with depression and a variation of bipolar disorder. “These are two very promising treatments for children with mood disorders. Previous research has shown both have positive impacts and few side effects, which is an issue with … [Read more...]
Ayurveda; Balancing The Body, Mind & Spirit
Have you heard of Ayurveda? It is an ancient system of health care that has been practiced for thousands of years in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It has now become popular even in western countries. Ayurveda is about healing and balancing the body, mind and spirit. It includes different physical and mental exercises such as Yoga. Ayurveda puts also great focus on the Ayurvedic Diet. The central concept of Ayurvedic medicine is the … [Read more...]
Ever Tried a ‘Kiwano’?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away -- and it also makes for a pretty boring fruit routine! Why not shake things up and try a nutritious fruit or veggie you may have never even seen before? Here's one to try: Kiwano! This spiky fruit could pass for a video game hazard. Also known as a horned melon or an African horned cucumber (or "blowfish fruit," for obvious reasons), you only eat the juicy green insides, which tastes apparently, like a mix … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Compost
Humans have been composting for thousands of years to improve the health of our soil, food, and planet. Composting is basically nature’s own waste management process, in which nutrients are recycled back into an ecosystem. When organic materials (such as leaves, logs, fruits, and dead animals — basically, anything that was once living) are combined and left to sit for a while, they decompose into rich, fertile soil (aka “compost”). When we want … [Read more...]
Low Methane Producing Cows Could Be Created Through Breeding and Diet Change
When looking into the big, docile eyes of the domestic cow, it is hard to imagine that something sinister lurks beneath the surface. That is, until they burp. Cows are prolific producers of methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at the same volume. In an effort to help curb global warming, a team of researchers at the University of Aberdeen in the UK, is looking to see whether changing the diet or genetic … [Read more...]
Achieving the ‘Collective Dream’ of Future Sustainable Cities
Social equality will drive forward a sustainable ecological community, writes environmental scientist Paul Francis Bright as he describes his vision of a sustainable world. Sustainable cities of the future- I thought I knew exactly how these urban islands would be. However I am a country boy, so I decided that it might be prudent to do some initial research, just to confirm my theories and to see what city dwelling experts were thinking. To my … [Read more...]
Ten Ways to Make the World a Better Place
Most of us lead busy, hectic lives, but we still care deeply about helping others. In only a few minutes of a single day, you can make a difference in the world. Here are some suggestions that are easy to fit into your day. What a difference a day makes! 1. Bring Relief to Families Contact a homeless shelter for families in your area to ask how you might help with a field trip, picnic, or art workshop for its younger residents. 2. Buy Some … [Read more...]
A New – Yet Old – Source of Food
Insects are a virtually "untapped" source of food for people, livestock and pets, according to the United Nations. Two billion people already supplement their diets with creepy-crawlies and insect farming could be one way to address food security, a UN agency has said. Its 200-page report Edible Insects says many of the creatures are high in protein, good fats and minerals. It suggests that large-scale mechanization of "insect farming" would also … [Read more...]
Monsanto Feels the Heat
I have written about the Monsanto corporation on numerous occasions, including A Brief History of Monsanto, and Monsanto v. The State of Illusion. On Friday, it was reported that Monsanto will halt promotion of genetically modified crops in Europe. The decision followed a world-wide protest of Monsanto and GMOs on May 25. The company stopped lobbying for cultivation of the genetically modified crops and will no longer seek approvals for new … [Read more...]