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An Allegience to Tofu

I am a vegetarian. I am also an atheist and a feminist. But of the three philosophies which largely inform…

Dumbing Us Down

Diane M. Cooper interviews John Taylor Gatto, “the most famous teacher in the world”, New York State and New York…

Opposing Nuclear Energy

If South Africa is to step back from the brink of atomic war and nuclear destruction, we must embrace the…

Issue 27

Never say “It’s Just a Weed!” Those “weeds” in your garden can be highly beneficial. Holy Powder The wonders of…

Great News – Dark Chocolate is GOOD for your Heart

Dark chocolate is good for your heart.  Eating one 100g bar a day can dramatically reduce your blood pressure –…

Stop Bush Clearing Bush!

Despite a powerful citizen outcry, the Bush administration is poised to sacrifice more than two million acres of wildlands in…

Indonesia: “Want Us to Save Our Forests? Pay Us.”

The Indonesian government is recruiting other developing nations in an attempt to pressure richer governments to provide incentives for reducing…

Food from Trees: the Waterberry

Our indigenous trees are a good source of food; they’re both beautiful, and bountiful. Wild fruits have an exceptionally high…

Synergy Schooling

What does school have to do with now, today, this moment of life? A school with answers to this question…

Top 10 hazardous household chemicals

Air fresheners: Most air fresheners interfere with your ability to smell by coating your nasal passages with an oil film,…