People from This Climate Have the Best Personalities
Californians are cool, after all. According to a large new study, people who grow up in more temperate climates have better personalities.
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Reducing plastic waste and avoiding GMOs are critical steps for planetary health. Discover how switching to homemade cleaning products and changing diet can lower your environmental impact.
Here's how Starbucks could eliminate 1 billion plastic straws a year
Starbucks promises to get rid of plastic straws by 2020. The company has already introduced a strawless lid for its cold beverages and draft nitro. This decision could play a significant role in preventing plastic from entering the ocean.
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9 Feng Shui Tips to Make You Healthier and Happier
You might not realize how much your environment impacts all other areas of your life, but living in a house or apartment that's cluttered, dark or just doesn't feel right, or working in an office that's cramped and windowless can make you feel energy-depleted and depressed.
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8 Guilt-Free Cleaning Products to Make at Home
Cleaning your home in an eco-conscious way doesn’t have to mean buying pricey products. You can make your own with a few basic items like baking soda, white vinegar, lemons and salt.
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McDonald's is keeping plastic straws, and here's why that's scary
McDonald’s shareholders voted against swapping plastic for eco-friendly straws. Yet the chain’s participation in eliminating plastic straws could be a game changer when it comes to the health of the environment.
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KCET's 2nd Annual Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival
KCETLink will be hosting its 2nd annual Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival on Saturday, April 21st at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica, California.
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5 Foods Killing the Planet — and What to Eat Instead
What you put on your plate can have a dramatic effect on climate. Luckily, that also means you can do something about it!
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6 Reasons to Avoid GMOs
Whether or not to consume genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) is an important question that faces everyone today who is concerned with healthy living.
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How Do Ionizers Work?
Poor indoor air quality represents one of the top five public health risks, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. With the average person spending about 90 percent of his time indoors, taking steps to improve the air quality in your home can provide significant health benefits.
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Electric Vs. Natural Gas Heating
Home heating systems like furnaces or boilers keep your family warm and comfortable during the cold winter months. Unfortunately, not all homeowners recognize the impact that choice of heating fuel can have on both their wallet and the environment.
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