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How to Safely Clean Up After Weather Disasters

Hurricane Irene flooded parts of the Passaic River in New Jersey last year. In Vermont, massive clean-up efforts are underway from storm surges and flooding. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy dumped more flood waters on New York, New Jersey and other parts of the U.S. eastern seaboard. Flood water from swollen rivers and overflowing sewers is extremely toxic. Here are safety tips for storm, flood and sewage clean up. How to Safely Clean Up After Hurricane Flooding

Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning- Summer Heat Tips

Meteorologists are comparing summer 2012 in Michigan to 1988. In 1988, it was 90-plus for weeks with no rain. I felt every degree of it because I was 8-9 months pregnant and living in an upstairs apartment with no air conditioning. We have never had a central air conditioning unit. For most of our 25-year married life, we survived summer heat without air conditioning period. We bought two small portable window units last year, but for over two decades we managed to stay cool without an air conditioner. Here's how. 'Heat Dome' Survival Without Air Conditioning

Best Green Ecology Movies for Earth Month

Earth Day, formerly Arbor Day, is celebrated on April 22. Spring is manifesting herself in a big way in April and the whole month is devoted to earth-friendly activities. Those of us who care about our planet know that every day is, or should be Earth Day. Here's a list of green-themed films that explore environmentalism and green living. Topics include oil, fuel alternatives, sustainable living, corporate farming problems, health issues, pollution and more. Use these for science class, homeschool, activist rallies and public awareness campaigns. Read on at Best Green Ecology Movies for Earth Month - Yahoo! News

No Well Water Contamination from Kalamazoo River Oil Spill - Yahoo! News

Michigan Radio reports the Michigan Department of Community Health found no chemicals as a result of the 2010 oil spill on the Kalamazoo River in Michigan in 150 water wells recently tested. On July 26, 2010, Enbridge Energy Partners reported a 30-inch pipeline ruptured near Marshall, Mich., releasing roughly 819,000 gallons oil in Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River, the Environmental Protection Agency's oil spill reports. Read more at No Well Water Contamination from Kalamazoo River Oil Spill

Make Arbor Day Tree Planting a Family Affair

Arbor Day, celebrated on April 27 for 2012, is the older holiday from which "stems" (pun intended) our modern celebration of Earth Day. Arbor Day is traditionally observed by planting a tree and I say why not make this green activity a family affair? Besides being good for the environment, planting a tree together is a great bonding experience. Read more at Make Arbor Day Tree Planting a Family Affair

Free Lessons About Earthquakes, Earth Science, Emergency Preparedness

Free Lessons About Earthquakes, Earth Science, Emergency Preparedness A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey yesterday. The death toll has risen to 270 and rescue workers race to free those trapped in the rubble from 80-plus multistory buildings that collapsed in Ecris, Turkey. What causes earthquakes? How can families stay safe? Here are resources to help children learn more about earth science, plate tectonics, the Ring of Fire, geology and emergency preparedness. Read more...

Free National Geographic 'Great Migrations' Lesson Plans

Free printable and online activities to follow up National Geographic's series 'Great Migrations'. NG 'Great Migrations' teaches about migratory patterns, habitat, biomes, predator-prey relationships, green living, biodiversity, ecology, environment and life science. Read more...

Green, Recyled Harvest and Halloween Crafts

Eco-Friendly Recycled Halloween and Autumn Harvest Craft Ideas
Planning your annual Halloween or harvest party? Here are great fall themed crafts that focus on autumn harvest and non-spooky Halloween fun. Easy, inexpensive fall crafts using recycled materials.
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Green Home Winterization Tips that Save Heating Costs

Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Reduce Your Home Energy and Heating Costs
We've winterized homes and mobile homes and have learned many tricks along the way to reduce home heating costs. These DIY, 'on-a-shoestring' tips do not require large investments of money. Cut your energy consumption with these green ideas.
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Community Garden Provides Sustainable, Renewable Resources for Residents

Good Neighbors Community Garden Looking for Nature Lovers
Ferndale Michigan and its neighbor Oak Park, Michigan boast an exciting community venue for nature lovers, gardeners and those who care about our earth: the Good Neighbor Garden. GNG is a community garden and it needs you.
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Kiss My Face Lavender Shea Aroma Therapy Natural Hand Lotion Review

Kiss My Face Lavender Shea AromaTherapy Ultra Moisturizer Product Review
Since I began to experience problems with eczema, I've been on a quest for inexpensive, natural, paraben-free beauty and skin care products. Kiss My Face Lavender Shea hand lotion is a beauty must-have.
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EPA Bans Chemical Dispersant Corexit in BP Gulf Oil Spill

EPA Bans Toxic Chemical 'Corexit' Dispersants in BP Gulf Oil Spill Clean Up
On April 20, a BP oil rig exploded leaving 11 dead, an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico of 4 milion barrels and an on-going daily spewing of 5,000-70,000 barrels. BP uses Corexit chemical dispersants, but the EPA has banned them as too toxic.
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Green Living and Doing the Dishes

How to Do the Dishes the Green, Healthy Way
I know what you're thinking. Dish washing. She's writing about how to do the dishes. Why? Because there a safer, greener, healthier ways to do dishes. And washing dishes in a dishwasher is necessarily the most environmentally friendly method.
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Safe, Natural Healthy Green Spring Cleaning Kit

Natural Green Spring Cleaning Products Supply Kit
Spring cleaning=green. Or it should. Often, spring cleaning puts a drain on the environment with the use of toxic chemicals, cleansers and products. Want to create your own healthy, safe, green, eco-friendly cleaning kit? Here's an inexpensive recipe.
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The Complete Home-owners Guide to Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Repair, Re-Sell and Remove

Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Re-Sell, Remove
Eco-friendly ways to clean your home, purge your things and help the environments. Green tips for complete household purge and clean-up
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'Green' Toy Companies and Childrens' Products

Best Toy Companies and Reasonably Priced Toy Products for Childrens' Gifts
Most of us are counting our pennies. When we buy a kids gift, we want it to be creative, well-made and enjoyable. Some product and toy manufacturer's have a better reputation than others. Here are 'quality for price' gifts for kids.
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20+ Green Uses for Baking Soda

20 Uses for Baking Soda: Cleaner, Odor Neutralizer, Health Aid and Beauty Care
Baking soda is one of the most multi-functional household product. It cleans, deoderizes, scrubs, promotes healing and whitens. Over 20 uses for a 39c box of baking soda.
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