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• Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals in Furniture Affect Your Family's Health Toxic chemicals affect health and genetics, and some of the same kinds of chemicals removed from children's sleepwear are now being used in FURNITURE!
  
• Horticultural Therapy for Health and Wellbeing Garden and outdoor time helps children with stress relief and confidence.
  
• Water wars - city indulgence or environmental justice? Fresh water supplies are critical for economics and quality of life.
  
• 10 Easy Things to do on Earth Day... Or Any Day! 10 easy things to do to respect the earth
  
• We've declared war on Mother Earth The earth is a closed system and we are at war with this natural system.
  
• Disposable food serviceware that is compostable and recyclable Biodegradable and compostable food serviceware can be adopted citywide for huge environmental savings...here's how.
  
• Hawaiian ocean sanctuary will protect over 7,000 species Over 84 million acres will be safeguarded as a remote, biologically rich string of islands and submerged lands known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
  
• Ultra low sulfur diesel fuel for trucks and buses For California, implementation of ultra low sulfur highway diesel fuel will be complete this fall; nationally, by late 2007.
  
• Green roof redefines what a natural history museum can be California Academy of Sciences tops its new natural history museum building with a living green roof
  
• Smart Sprinkler Controllers for SoCal Irrigation Smart controllers save water and money. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California sponsors homeowner training and special discounts on water saving devices such as smart controllers.
  
• Who is the Metropolitan Water District of SoCal...and why should you care? Overview of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  
• Sustainable Cotton saves land and more It's usually difficult to connect the staples of life with their origins in nature. Clothing is one such difficult leap in logic. What do T-shirts have to do with sustaining our natural world? It turns out ... a lot!
  
• Announcing the birth of SoCal Nature Welcome to SoCalNature.org a directory to support sustainable resources, fun and information about quality of life in Southern California.
  
• Edible Estates -- a landscaping trend Urban gardening is a challenge and a joy when it becomes artistic expression and practical food source.
  
• Top 10 issues for science and technology Science and technology have become part of every aspect of life -- even our backyard and garden. Do the top issues in science and tech affect your choices?
  
• What does Green-e mean? Green-e on products supports alternative energy
  
• Reduce Junk Mail for Environmental Impact It takes several letters to stop the various kinds of junk mail that affect our solid waste and environment. Here's how.
  
• Green Star builds the first biodiesel plant to emit near-zero emissions The Glenns Ferry Facility will be the first Biodiesel Plant in the World to emit Near Zero net Global Warming Gases.
  
• Hydrogen cars for 2006-2007 Honda, BMW and GM announce the first hydrogen cars with plans for production
  
• Green Weddings are fun, relaxed and cost less! Green weddings today aren't your parents hippy weddings! Balance memorable, unique celebrations with eco-friendly, cost effective locations, food, gifts and even clothing.
  
• What is TMDL and why does it matter to you? TMDLs measure trash and pollutant levels for governing the discharge of wastewater, urban runoff and stormwater
  
• Is 'IT' in my backyard? NIMBY Search for environmental toxic substances locations and their status by community, zip code and county. This search database includes Superfund Sites, State Response Sites, Voluntary Cleanup Sites, and School Cleanup Sites.
  
• Get rid of Termites and Ants using safe non-chemical methods Termites and ants are the two most common pests...here are ways to prevent them and get rid of them using Integrated Pest Management techniques that reduce water pollution.
  
• Energy-efficient School Design Lowers Operation Costs, Increases Test Scores and Improves Indoor Air Quality Greening schools improves health, achievement...and saves $100,000 per year...here's something practical you can do for your children!
  
• Thanksgiving in the (your) Neighborhood Happy Thanksgiving...with attitude!
  
• Fruit Trees -- such a simple solution for hunger Fruit trees provide decades of life support for people, wildlife and animals. The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation helps plant trees -- and you can help, too.
  
• How do you support online information? A few thoughts and facts about our readers...and community.
  
• Green Picnics for more fun...less work Picnics are a fun, easy, memory-building tradition for family and friends. Green picnics save hassle!
  
• Green Weddings for Family Fun & Learning Green weddings bring families together for fun and celebrations. Plan your wedding events for beauty and environmental respect. Here's how...lots of California wedding resources.
  
• Surprise...Urban Nature Around the World on YouTube "Urban Nature" video clips on YouTube from around the world and around the global backyard! Enjoy!
  
• Al Gore and UN win Nobel Peace Prize for Environmental Work Al Gore and UN IPCC are recognized for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change.
  
• The Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan The Pale Blue Planet by Carl Sagan provides a new perspective for living each day...
  
• Taste Testing Leads to Better Eating People are still be best taste testers, but science is trying to outdo the trusty farmer's taste bud!
  
• Podcast for Parents Who Want to Go Green Three parents who are "Going Green" on behalf of children. These child advocates are working to protect children, and preserve natural resources for future generations.
  
• Green Living in Southern California Making choices starts with your local environment, local resources...local everything :-)
  
• Green is a Design Issue On a Lot of Levels by Carolyn Allen Design challenges are getting more complex for the production facility, for the products themselves, for behaviors of consumers, and for what we do with the products we used to call waste.
  
• Solutions for the Local Foodshed - Featuring the San Francisco Area Locally grown food is a "foodshed" phenomenon that is growing and thriving.
  
• The White House Backyard Garden - Fantastic! Michelle Obama leads the groundbreaking of the first White House Garden in a very long time. The Obama girls should have a great time discovering the plants and wildlife in their new garden that is shared by other children!
  
• Plant Research Identifies Communication Chemicals Scientists find that sagebrush responds to cues of self and non-self without physical contact. Really green chemistry!
  
• Help Find the Lost Crickets of New York City Remember Chester in The Cricket in Times Square?
  
• Nutritionist Extols the Virtues of Honey for Athletes Honey and rice are easy to digest...and give atheletes quick energy.
  
• TerraForm One Crafts a Totally Self-sufficient New York City...what? Vision is critically important in making sustainable, smart changes happen over as long a period as 100 years. It's time to start...
  
• Net Fertility Farming ... Biomimicry Genius! These are the green jobs of your future...and they're here now! Learning FROM nature to create sustainable solutions for materials, food production, energy...and more. Biomimicry is amazing.
  
• Urban Farming is Still Prohibited in Many Cities Urban farming, food security and urban density are clashing as budding green job entrepreneurs bump into zoning codes about raising food for profit.
  
• Oil Spill Effects and Cleanup Options The oil will take many years for affected Gulf Coast marine habitats and shores to be cleaned and to recover, and the impact will depend on how much oil actually comes ashore during the weeks that the well releases raw oil.
  
• Turning Suburban Plots into Quality Urban Oases with Permaculture Permaculture develops diverse landscaping and housing solutions that improve food, housing and community resources.
  
• How to Add a Mammal to the Endangered Species List Follow the case of the Hawaiian false killer whales as it is considered for the US Endangered Species List for rescue and restoration.
  
• Productive Homes & Sustainable Communities Sustainable homes are productive, and as complex as any natural system -- the ocean, the forest or an ant hill!
  
• Read Nature vs. Fake Nature ... Will Technology Improve the Experience? As our environment degrades and technology improves, can technological versions of nature become suitable replacements?
  
• The most important questions facing plant science research The growing human population needs abundant safe and nutritious food, shelter, clothes, fibre, and renewable energy, and needs to address the problems generated by climate change, while preserving habitats.
  
• The Ecosystem Works for Us All Health benefits of green space and green activity
  
• Habitat on Your Balcony and Garden Patio Plan your small-space habitat, whether an urban balcony or a suburban garden patio.
  
• Wildflower gardens and festivals Celebrating Wildflowers emphasizes the aesthetic, recreational, biological, medicinal and economic values of our native flora
  
• Healthier Water Habiits - Simple Tips Better watering techniques and healthier gardens are two benefits you can look forward to while employing water saving strategies.
  
• Wildlife and Your Lawn Here are some facts about how important our actions and our lawn and garden spaces are to wildlife.
  
• Energy conservation looms huge Local energy solution conferences explore alternatives
  
• Animal Advocates for Los Angeles area animal rescue Animal Advocates for wildlife rescue information and small mammal rescues in Southern California.
  
• Leaves of 3 - Leave them be! Poison Ivy and Poison Oak are year round danger zones... here's how to stay clear.
  
• Meow How? Should I keep My Cat Indoors? Cats - both tame and wild - kill millions of our small wildlife including birds, chipmonks, and more. Here's how to protect your cat...and wildlife.
  
• Habitat for wildlife is all the rage... The beauty and value of habitat for wildlife
  
• Think Global ... Act Local! Think Global ... Act Local! Daily decisions wear pathways in our cultural way of life. Those daily choices matter...
  
• Backyard Weather Wonder Air, Rain, Lightning, Storma...they both shake up our days and make our gardens grow.
  
• Integrated Pest Managment is common sense living
  
• Effective Microorganisms to the rescue I read recently that no new animals have been domesticated in the past 2,000 years. That might be changing.
  
• Backyard Ponds Attract Fascinating Wildlife Wildlife includng birds, insects, mammals and even frogs need four things to thrive in your backyard: food, water, cover and a place to raise their family. They also enjoy community as much as peole do!
  
• Prairie grass is like an ocean of grain Where better to learn about grass than America's great plains and the prairies and meadows that stretch from here to the sunset!
  
• Walk Gently With the Earth The nurturing role of the earth.
  
• Mailorder Gardening for wildlife friendly seeds and plants Mail order gardening with seeds and plants for the home garden.
  
• Wildfire and Hiking Boots? Wildfires are intensified and spread through unconscious spread of invasive plant seeds.
  
• The Land Institute and Natural Systems Agriculture Natural systems agriculture is a new paradigm for food production that is inspired by nature's colony approach to diversification.
  
• How to Save A Piece of Precious Land Tips and techniques to conserve endangered land
  
• What's a 'Renewable'? Germany leads the way with research, development and integration of renewable energy.
  
• Where does your oxygen come from? Phytoplankton and plants Phytoplankton is a big word for a tiny plant that could very well be our best friend. Even better than the family dog! Here’s why.
  
• Eco funerals are life affirming Eco funerals and alternatives include memorial services, biodegradable caskets, cremation and being prepared with information and a plan.
  
• Nature Education and Ecology Trends in International Environmental Education
  
• Rethinking It -- Feeding Wildlife This message is for all of us who spend time living, hiking, camping, backpacking, rafting, fishing and so on...in areas where wild animals make their homes.
  
• Wal-Mart Partners With the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on Land Conservation Program Wal-Mart has committed $35 million for the next 10 years to conserve at least one acre of priority wildlife habitat for every acre developed for company use.
  
• Earth's Most Successful Life Form Q&A Guessing Game about a "little" success story: insects
  
• Weather and Temperature are Linked to Landscaping Urban heat waves are a challenge to all kinds of plants and animals...even people.
  
• Kudzu Grows A Foot Per Day Kudzu is a warm climate invasive plant.
  
• Fish Quality Certification Marine Stewardship Council Launches New Sustainable Fisheries CertificationProgram and Label
  
• America's Ecosystems Traveling America's vast and beautiful natural ecosystems
  
• Keeping ants in nature where they belong There are many ways to prevent or reduce the problem of ants invading homes and lawns. Here are a few tips.
  
• The Botanical Garden and the Montreal Insectarium
  
• Lawncare blog for home care GreenView blog features Articles and the Latest News about Lawn Care, Growing Grass, Fertilizer and Lawn Care Equipment
  
• Bio-Diesel solving energy shortages Bio-Diesel is produced from soybeans, flaxseed, canola and other vegetable sources, which are all grown here in the US.
  
• Avian Flu - Update for US nature lovers Consumers may be concerned about the possibility of contracting H5N1 from their backyard feeders. Here are the latest facts from leading birding organizations.
  
• Japan's Sustainable History
  
• Sustainability Indicators in Japan Quality of life is affected by our lifestyles -- our choices. Sustainability is taking a look at how our choices affect our community's well being.
  
• Biodiversity Day focuses on Dry Lands Drylands are the focus of concern around the world. Here's why...and what some countries are doing about their fragile dryland ecosystems.