Archive for November, 2009
Thanksgiving has come and gone and now the kids are bothering you to get a Christmas tree. But you feel guilty about cutting down a beautiful tree for the sake of smothering it with ornaments and popcorn strands for one measly month. So instead of heading to the tree farm… Read the rest
Warning: The above video is disturbingly graphic and may be upsetting for anyone who likes animals. We aren’t trying to promote vegetarianism by posting it. Rather, we are providing it as a learning tool for those who may not realize what their meat looks like before it’s nicely wrapped in … Read the rest
Greenpeace has created a petition that urges President Obama to gain the support of fellow world leaders in the realm of immediate climate change action. The petition asks Obama to take the lead by signing a Climate Change Treaty during UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen next month. Go here, and… Read the rest
As a self-proclaimed “premature” cat lady (three and counting, so far), I have to say that this video made me laugh. But despite its humorous nature, it also made me wonder whether or not domestic animals are actually starting to notice strange shifts in weather patterns…
[Via: Huffington Post]… Read the rest
Here’s all the more reason to raise a glass this weekend. For the month of November, Finlandia Vodka, which has partnered with the nonprofit organization Trees for the Future, is offering to plant a tree in your (or a friend or family member’s) honor. Of course, this requires buying a… Read the rest
This ad, created by PETA , was intended to run today, during the Macy’s Day Parade coverage on NBC. That was until the network decided to turn it down for not meeting “NBC Universal standards.” Watch the video for yourself, and then decide what kind of standards the network is… Read the rest
While hopefully many of us will be reflecting tomorrow on the things we’re thankful for over a gravy-slathered plate of turkey, we should also be thinking about ways to fulfill the second half of this holiday’s title: Giving.
Although many of the turkeys that festoon our tables come from factory… Read the rest
Environmental news tends to be on the dark, scary, slightly hopeless side, so we jump at the opportunity to report about progress in the eco-realm. So, here goes — A recent report by Report Buyer shows that about 25 percent of American adults buy primarily organic food and beverages. And… Read the rest
I’m not overly fond of digital cameras. Sure, I know they’re perfect for taking thirty images with the intention of keeping one. I understand that they’ve changed the way we view photography due to the fact that digital file space is approaching free. I’m aware that they’ve opened up many… Read the rest
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is only weeks away. And that means that a decision on the future of our climate is imminent. Although I’m no longer at Wend, we’re still good friends, and I can occasionally be found writing for the site. That’s why the Wend… Read the rest
