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Solar on Schools
Schools are saving millions in energy bills by installing a solar array on roofs while teaching kids about clean energy.
Mother Earth News
December 2021/January 2022
Green Gazette: Essential Wetlands
This Green Gazette includes updates on wetland conservation, a report on food safety with insects, a food monopoly investigation, and more.
Mother Earth News
October/November 2021
New National Park and Preserve
This Green Gazette includes updates on a new designated national park, a report on diversity in American farms, sweet potato diversity, and more.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2021
Green Gazette: Urban Tree Nursery Project
This Green Gazette includes updates on a tree nursery project, home energy audits, and more.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2021
Environmental Justice in Arlington, Texas
Read about how community organizers in Arlington, Texas, prevented the construction of a fracking well.
Mother Earth News
December 2020/January 2021
Farmworkers at Risk During the Pandemic
This edition of Green Gazette includes updates on farmworker strikes, electric highways, and more.
Mother Earth News
October/November 2020
Present & Powerful
How my sobriety informs my activism — and vice versa.
350 Seattle/The Understory
August 18, 2020
Seed Sales Surge
This edition of “Green Gazette” has updates on seed sales, online homesteading education, mutual aid networks, and more.
Mother Earth News
August/September 2020
Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement
This edition of “Green Gazette” has updates on fossil fuel divestment, the world’s largest lithium-ion battery, pandemic preparedness, and more.
Mother Earth News
June/July 2020
Cities Move Toward Renewable Power for Transit
This edition of “Green Gazette” has updates on U.S. cities’ conversion from petroleum power to green options for municipal transit, butterfly garden certification programs, and more.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2020
‘Fire Cider’ Ruled Generic in Court Case
This edition of “Green Gazette” has updates on the Fire Cider Three’s court case to decide the fate of the term “fire cider,” university sustainability efforts, and more.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2020
States Set Clean Energy Goals
This edition of “Green Gazette” has updates on how individual states are achieving clean energy, the future of shelterbelts in rural America, networks for black community food security, and more.
Mother Earth News
December 2019/January 2020
Natural Learning in Forest Schools
This edition of “Green Gazette” has updates on forest schools in the U.S., organic producer scorecards for consumers, planting trees to mitigate climate change, and more.
Mother Earth News
October/November 2019
Diverse Food Waste Solutions
This edition of “Green Gazette” covers ways to limit food waste at all stages of the supply chain; rural population trends; and more.
Mother Earth News
August/September 2019
Agrovoltaic Land Management Opportunities
This edition of “Green Gazette” covers ways to pair solar power with crops and livestock; repair cafés; Buy Nothing groups; and more.
Mother Earth News
June/July 2019
Wildlife Overcrossing Completed in Washington
To protect native species and minimize animal-car collisions, an ambitious wildlife bridge has been built in Washington State.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2019
Use Commercial Herbal Products Safely
A lack of oversight in the herbal supplements industry places the burden of checking supplements’ contents on consumers.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2019
A Network that Builds Communities
The Permaculture Action Network is dedicated to building sustainable systems for food production and community involvement.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2019
Food Hubs Offer Food Security
Consumers, producers, and grocers all benefit from the networking power of food hubs, which bring local options to retail locations.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2019
How Plants Farm Microbes for Food
Scientists recently described the process by which plant roots acquire nutrients from soil: They attract, farm, and consume microbes.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2019
Iceland Greenhouse grows Tomatoes in WINTER
Geothermal heat and sophisticated technology allow this greenhouse to grow 370 tons of tomatoes every year.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2019
Flexible Solar Panels for Any Roof
A new lightweight innovation from solar manufacturer Sunflare can go where conventional solar panels can’t.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2019
Farm Storage Facility Loan Options
The USDA has expanded the possibilities for producers who need low-interest loans to help purchase on-farm storage facilities.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2016
Is Sprouting Grains & Seeds for Chickens Worthwhile?
Sprouting grains or seeds in winter for poultry feed is popular, but may not provide any boost to nutrition over feeding dry grains.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2016
Why and How to Test Soil in Your Garden
Get the scoop on proper garden soil testing, evaluating soil pH, and home soil testing kits before you plant this season.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2016
Reliable Signs of Spoiled Meat You Shouldn't Eat
Here's how to tell whether a piece of meat is safe to eat or is a rotten product that's ready to be tossed.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2016
Best Options for Homemade Syrups and Sweeteners
These homemade syrups and natural sweeteners offer a DIY way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2016
The Solar Impulse 2: An Innovative Airplane
The Solar Impulse 2 is in the midst of the first-ever round-the-world trip made by a solar-powered plane.
Mother Earth News
December 2015/January 2016
Watch Documentary 'Small Is Beautiful'
Watch this tiny homes documentary for inspiration and understanding about the joys and challenges of living minimally.
Mother Earth News
December 2015/January 2016
Natural, Biodegradable Burial Options
Stay green beyond the grave by planning a natural burial, or choosing a biodegradable coffin or urn.
Mother Earth News
December 2015/January 2016
Homemade Snack: Nutty Energy Bites
For a delicious and simple homemade snack food, try these energy bites made with nuts, coconut, and honey.
Mother Earth News
October/November 2015
Are 'Green Globes' Guilty of Greenwashing?
A new sustainable-building certification system isn’t as green as it seems, according to Greenwash Action.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2015
Winners of the Wood Stove Decathlon
Look to the Wood Stove Decathlon winners for the best modern woodstove models on the market.
Mother Earth News
December 2014/January 2015
The History of Earth Day: A Movement Goes Global
This powerful environmental movement offers a springboard for local and global action to protect our planet.
Mother Earth News
April/May 2014
Catching Colds and Flying On Planes
Catching a cold after flying is common. Find out why plane travelers get sick after flying, and learn how to boost your immunity.
Mother Earth News
February/March 2014
Interactive Endangered Species Map
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Program’s new map allows users to learn about endangered species conservation.
Mother Earth News
June/July 2013
New Grain Bin Homes by Sukup Manufacturing
Iowa company Sukup Manufacturing is making these sturdy, unconventional houses more widely available.
Mother Earth News
June/July 2013
Food and Environment Reporting Network
The nonprofit news organization FERN is a great go-to source for independent news on an array of environmental topics.
Mother Earth News
December 2012/January 2013
Certified Humane Raised and Handled Program
The Certified Humane Raised and Handled Program ensures that the food you consume comes from well-treated animals.
Mother Earth News
December 2012/January 2013
Global Water Supply Is Declining
The rising human population has led to an increase in water consumption, resulting in a strain on our global water supply.
Mother Earth News
December 2012/January 2013