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Scientists Have Found Over 28,000 Plants Beat Diseases Like Cancer and Diabetes
In many parts of the world, most people still rely on traditional plant-based medicine for their primary healthcare. This is especially so in many rural

Fact or Fiction: EPA Approves Permit for GMO Mosquitoes in Florida and Texas
If there’s one thing I hate, it’s mosquitos. Like, if I could wipe out any bug on the planet without causing environmental collapse, it’d be

Do Plants Feel Pain? New Studies Show Plants Make Noise When Stressed
Life Gives Life: Is Pain Part of that Process Even when I was vegetarian I never fooled myself into believing that I was harming fewer

Life After Life – Biodegradable Urn Plants a Tree in Honor of the Deceased
The Bios Urn allows you to turn death into life by planting a tree within the ashes of your loved ones. The urn is 100%

Interview With Ted and Don of Raven Rock Eco Village
June of 2018 I visited Raven Rock Eco Village for nearly a week. It was one of the most transformational experiences of my life, please

Urban Farming on the Rise in Detroits First Sustainable Agrihood
Urban Farming is on the Rise in Detroit 5 years ago I moved to Detroit with my then life partner. We were attracted by an

Tiny Homes Welcome in Fresno, California
Governments and regulators have struggled to fit so-called “tiny homes” into their regulatory schemse. Housing costs and foreclosure rates have skyrocketed in recent years, leaving

Henry Ford’s Hemp Car: The Truth Behind the Car “Made of Hemp that Runs on Hemp”
Did you know Henry Ford invented a hemp car that ran on hemp? There’s been rumor of a car made entirely out of hemp that

Going Tiny: Emotional Brain Surgery, The 5 Steps To Downsizing
If you are like most people you probably tend to keep things you don’t really need, yet build some sort of emotional attachment to. When

Make Mom Happy With These Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts
For all of you forgetful sons and daughters, Mother’s Day is coming up very quickly, on May 14th to be exact. While mom will probably enjoy

IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back

Why You Should Use Essential Oils To Clean Your House
When it comes to cleaning your home many people believe it is necessary to use harsh chemicals to kill germs and sanitize appliances but that
