“It’s important for us to pay attention to our own health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet, surrounding ourselves in a toxin-free environment, and staying away from chemicals whenever possible are all ways to help make your life the best it can be.”
by Lindsay E. Brown
NASA Scientist: Climate Change is a Moral Issue on a Par with Slavery
Jim Hansen, one of the most influential and respected figures in climate science, likened global inaction on climate change to the refusal to end the slave trade. In his lecture yesterday, he proposed a global carbon tax which he based on the latest analysis of CO2 levels in the atmosphere and their impact on global temperatures and weather patterns. (more…)
When our country celebrated the first Earth Day 42 years ago, we were at an environmental tipping point: our factories spewed black clouds of toxic emissions without apology and it was commonplace to dump toxic waste into our waterways. Both our country and our environment were in desperate need of environmental leadership and governmental regulation. (more…)
by Lindsay E. Brown
Earth Hour Sweeps Across North America
If you happened to be touring a city this past weekend and noticed a famous landmark’s lights go out suddenly, you weren’t going mad, nor were any fuses blown. At 8:30 p.m., March 31, 1.3 billion people in more than 5,400 cities in 147 countries turned off their lights for an hour in their support for climate change action. New York City’s Empire State Building, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., the Eiffel Tower, and Buckingham Palace were among the many well-known landmarks that went dim worldwide.
Although we should celebrate Earth Day every day, we do dedicate the entire month of April to supporting environmental education and ways to save the planet on a daily basis. Atlanta has so many exciting Earth Month events – for families, individuals and business leaders alike.
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Spring is finally here! If you are storing away your winter jackets and sweaters and getting ready for some new spring clothes, I wanted to tell you about one of my favorite eco -fashion lines, ecoSkin. ecoSkin is located out of Los Angeles, and all manufacturing of the clothing is completely local. ecoSkin uses environmentally-friendly, non-toxic fabrics for all of their clothing.
by Lindsay E. Brown
Michelle Obama Joins Kids for White House Garden Spring Planting
Michelle Obama got her hands dirty on Monday planting vegetables and various other plants with schoolchildren at the fourth annual White House Kitchen Garden spring planting. The effort is part of her broader initiative to promote healthy eating. (more…)
In honor of World Water Day, we need you to call your state representative ASAP today and ask him or her to VOTE NO on SB 362, ‘the log mining bill.’
SB 362 will allow a small group of private businesses to profit from dredging 200-year old logs that are submerged in the bottom of South Georgia rivers. These logs serve several important ecological functions. First, the logs trap sediment that contain metals and toxins that have accumulated from decades of upstream industrial discharges. Dredging these logs will release these pollutants back into the water. Second, the logs are habitat for the smallest species in the aquatic food chain. Removing these logs will cause harm to habitat and food sources in the rivers. The Georgia Water Coalition is opposed to this practice as few people stand to personally profit while water quality for all will suffer. (more…)
by Lindsay E. Brown
Frozen Planet Premiers to Rave Reviews
Discovery Channel’s new documentary series, Frozen Planet, premiered this past Sunday to stellar reviews. Here’s one more.
If you’re a fan of the wildly popular documentary Planet Earth, then this is a must-see, as it was filmed by the same acclaimed documentary team. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, Frozen Planet explores what rising temperatures could mean for the people and wildlife living in the coldest regions of the world.
Get everyone together and watch Frozen Planet this coming Sunday with your family. I promise the series’ never-before-filmed sequences and stunningly beautiful scenery will blow your mind.
Last week Rutherford and I had the pleasure of hosting a party at our home for our dear friend Dr. Mark Hyman. We met Mark on a rafting trip several years back and became instant friends. He is a brilliant doctor, who takes a holistic approach to wellness. His new book The Blood Sugar Solution is a #1 New York Times Bestseller! The Blood Sugar Solution offers a healthy way to lose weight, prevent diabetes and lead a healthy lifestyle.
I’m so excited for the 7th annual Eco-Fashion Trunk Show!! This year will be bigger than ever. (more…)
