Archive for August 2011
Threats to the Land
By Jillian Randel Since large-scale farms of today have replaced the small farms of old, the bucolic nature of farming has given way to more industrialized techniques that may not always be better. Large-scale farming operations pose a huge threat to the health of America’s waterways. A major source of contamination in drinking water is…
Read MoreYour Reading Guide to Living Off the Land
By Meg Holden Do you daydream about living in the forest, hunting and gathering to eat? Would you find peace on a farm, raising chickens and corn? Does your imagination thrive in a back yard garden? Live vicariously through these books, or use them as stepping stones to a new life of sustainability. Some of…
Read MoreThe Art of Mushrooming
By Meg Holden From portabellas and button mushrooms to the more exotic truffles and shiitakes, there’s no “fun guy” like the edible mushroom. These tasty fungi bring flavor to stir fries, burgers, salads and more. But you do not have to go to a restaurant or the grocery store to take advantage of mushrooms—many edible…
Read MoreA Rush of Clean Energy at Pine Root Creek
By Jesse Wood Just as kayakers and farmers love rain during a drought, so does Richard Cobb. “I just constantly hope for rain,” Cobb said. Cobb installed a 5-kilowatt microhydro system on his Mitchell County property in Buladean, N.C. in the late 1990s. Though he is environmentally conscious—green construction is his day job—Cobb’s primary motivation…
Read MoreInside Appalachian Voices
Taking A Stand in the War on Water By Erin Savage Though placid lakes and playful streams seem to say otherwise, a war on water is currently raging in the Appalachian Mountains. Here are just a few of the ways that Appalachian Voices is taking the plunge and combating water pollution. Read more at appvoices.org/waterwatch.…
Read MoreNew Campaign Unites Arts & Advocacy Against Mountaintop Removal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2011 “Don’t Watch This Film” Campaign Promoting Activism Around Documentary Film, The Last Mountain – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Contacts: Melissa Waage, mwaage@nrdc.org, (202) 289-2395 Liz Judge, ljudge@earthjustice.org, 202-667-4500, ext. 237 Sandra Diaz,…
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