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ESCAPING THE BATTERY-POWERED PANDER-BEAR

New energy sources alone cannot balance our future national energy budget. We need a massive reordering of our energy use, and conservation and efficiency will be central. Learn more with Grinning Planet's feature article: Peak Oil and Energy Demand

QUOTH THE MAVEN

Richard Heinberg:  "Surveying the available alternative energy sources for criteria such as energy density, environmental impacts, reliance on depleting raw materials, intermittency versus constancy of supply, and the percentage of energy returned on the energy invested in energy production, none currently appears capable of perpetuating this kind of society."

RULE BY PLUTO IS GOOFY

Ever wonder why our politicians rarely do what's right for we the people? Our updated article on plutocracy, jobs, health, and environment will shed some light...

WHAT CAN  YOU  DO ABOUT THE WALL STREET BANKS?

Want to cut the political power of the big banks? You can hit them where it hurts by moving your money to a credit union or a small, safe, local bank. Tips and pointers at the Move Your Money campaign.

“BIGGER FAN IN THE BATHROOM” IS NOT THE SOLUTION

Your home may be your sanctuary from the cruel world outside, but your indoor air is likely even worse than the polluted outdoor air. Find out why—and what you can do about it—in our updated piece about indoor air quality problems and solutions...

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Environmentalists in Fiction — The New Bad Guys?

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT — OR MAYBE NOT

Pesticide Effects on Children

ANIMAL LOVERS, FORK OVER YOUR GOOD INTENTIONS

Animal Lover?  Eat Organic!

 
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Avoid Problems and Save Money with The Resilient Household

DISSING OLD BAGS OTHER THAN THE LUNCH LADY

Kids Can Eat Better and Have Waste-Free Lunches

“CASINO FINANCE” — SNAKE EYES FOR THE LITTLE GUY

The Causes of the Financial Crisis — Curse of the Financial Wizards

2012: BEYOND THE HYPE

2012 Books (fiction and non-fiction)

YOUR TIN FOIL HAT WON’T SHIELD YOU FROM CLIMATE DISRUPTION

Global Warming Hoaxes and Conspiracies

BEAM ME UP, ST. SCOTTY

Cell Phone Distraction — Part of What Ails Us

LITTLE GREEN TOONS HAVE LANDED!

Green Toons from the Newspaper Comics Pages

THE PLACE SETTING IN BARBIE’S PLAYHOUSE JUST GOT BIOPLASTIC SURGERY

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bioplastics (Biodegradable Plastic)

 
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DAVID SUZUKI – BUILDING GREEN
Part of Suzuki's TV series The Nature of Things, this episode looks at a variety of green building techniques, showing that living green is all about innovation, not deprivation.  Watch green building video.
 
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COAL COMFORT
Stephen Colbert interviews Margaret Palmer, the lead author of a Science journal paper that blasts mountaintop removal mining. Colbert must have had a methane fire in his funny bone—he is hilarious here.  Watch funny coal mining video.

 
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FROM THE ILLUMINATI TO INFINITE LOVE AND THE HUMAN AWAKENING
Deep thinker David Icke believes we can break through the manipulations of The Powers That Be by recognizing our true nature—infinite consciousness. We can create positive change in our personal situations as we head towards the coming transformation of ourselves, our way of thinking, and our way of living.  Watch David Icke's transformation videos.

 
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HOME SWEET HOME
A short and sweet, cool little animated cartoon that silently shows us the benefits of alternative energy and healthier choices.  Watch funny earth animation.
   
 
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MONTY PYTHON –
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This flight trainer offers a completely different kind of flying lessons. Silly but funny.  Watch funny flying video.
 
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TAKE ON ME – THE LITERAL VERSION
The 1980s song "Take On Me" was a #1 hit for the band A-Ha, due in part to the smash success of its very creative music video. Here's a spoof of that video, replacing the original lyrics with words that literally describe each scene. Surprisingly cool and funny.  Watch funny music video.
 
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New Year Funny link; thumb of man's face with crazed look HEALTH TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR
New Year Funny
Education Cartoon link; thumb of kid with zombie look TODAY’S DUMBED-DOWN HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
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Junk Food Cartoon / Hypocrite Joke link; thumb of man sticking his head in a refrigerator TWO JUNK-FOOD HYPOCRITES
Junk Food Cartoon / Hypocrite Joke
Star Trek/Captain Kirk Joke link; thumb of captain kirk's face ARTICLES IN A BACK ISSUE OF “STAR TREK DIGEST”
Star Trek/Captain Kirk Joke
Cooking Cartoon link; thumb of mad chef HOW TO TELL IF YOU’VE SIGNED UP FOR A BAD COOKING CLASS
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PEAK OIL & ENVIRONMENT  (UPDATED) 09-AUG-2007
Peak Oil and Environment article link; thumb of car with dirty exhaust WE’LL GO “DIRTY DANCING” BEFORE WE GO “DANCING IN THE DARK”
Peak Oil and Environment   —
The Coming Environmental Impact
ORGANIC GARDENING 01-JUN-2009
Good Organic Gardening Tips article link; thumb of man in backyard garden “WORKING WITH NATURE” vs.
“DEATH BY A THOUSAND CHEMICALS”

Good Organic Gardening Tips for Vegetables, Lawns, and Flowers
BIOFUELS 01-MAY-2009
Biomass and Sustainability article link; thumb of man standing by switchgrass BIOMASS ONLY LOOKS GREAT IN A FUN-HOUSE MIRROR
Biomass and Sustainability — Why Biofuels Can't Replace Oil
ENERGY EMERGENCIES 01-APR-2009
Fuel Shortages and Power Outages article link; thumb of city hall building RESILIENT DUKES AND THE HAZARDS OF BOSS ENERGY HOG
Is Your City or County Prepared for Future Fuel Shortages and Power Outages?
FOOD CONTAINERS AND CHEMICALS  (UPDATED) 11-MAY-2008
chemicals from plastic food storage containers article; thumb of plastic food storage containers “LEFTOVERS AGAIN?” SAID THE REFRIGERATOR
Plastic Food Containers, Health, and Better Food Storage Solutions
WATER POLLUTION EFFECTS  (UPD.) 17-APR-2009
Water Pollution Effects article link; thumb of dead fish in water “JAWS V:  ANGRY BUT ENFEEBLED”
Water Pollution Effects On Animals, Humans, Plants, and Ecosystems
PEAK OIL SOLUTIONS  (UPDATED) AUG-2009
Peak Oil Solutions article link; thumb of concentrating solar arrays TRADING IN DINOSAUR POWER ON A BETTER MODEL
Peak Oil Solutions  — Real Energy Solutions for Declining Energy Supplies
ORGANIC COTTON 01-FEB-2009
Benefits of Organic Cotton article link; thumb of bud of cotton HOLLYWOOD FASHION NIGHTMARE:  “MANDATORY UNIFORMS ON OSCAR NIGHT!”
Everyday Clothing and Benefits of Organic Cotton
GLASS RECYCLING/REUSE  (UPDATED) 16-NOV-2008
Glass Bottle Packaging article link; thumb of glasses of tea GLASS RECYCLING IS NOT NECESSARILY A SMASHING IDEA
Glass Bottle Packaging — Reuse vs. Recycling
FOOD SAFETY  (UPDATED) FEB-2009
Mercury in Fish article link; thumb of can of tuna HATE MAIL FROM SOME FLOUNDER
Mercury in Fish — Which Fish, and Why?
ECO-POLITICAL TRICKS  (UPDATED) 20-SEP-2008
Environmental Doublespeak article link; thumb of lying politician's mouth DOUBLETALK — TOO CLEVER BY HALF
Environmental Doublespeak — Environmental Ethics, Anti-Environmental Propaganda, and Greenwashing Language
GLOBAL WARMING & MELTING ICE 05-AUG-2008
Global Warming / Melting Ice article link; thumb of thumb of graph showing arctic ice decline CLIMATE-CHANGE SKEPTICS’ ARGUMENTS MELTING AWAY LIKE ARCTIC ICE
Global Warming, Melting Ice, and the Catastrophic Implications
PEAK OIL  (UPDATED) 22-AUG-2008
Peak Oil Article article link; thumb of oil rig HIGH GAS PRICES?  B-B-B-BABY, YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ YET
Peak Oil Article: Are High Gas Prices the First Sign?
OIL WARS OR ADAPTATION?  (UPD.) 26-AUG-2008
US Oil War article link; thumb of world map THE CONQUERING FORCE PLANTED THE FLAG ON THE OIL PEAK
US Oil War — or Adaptation?  Options for Dealing with Peak Oil and Shortages
RELOCALIZATION  (UPDATED) 27-JUN-2008
Energy Peak and Relocalization article link; thumb of oil refinery THE THREE LAWS OF OUR ENERGY PEAK FUTURE:  LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL
Energy Peak and Relocalization
SUVs vs. DRIVING HABITS  (UPDATED) 06-JUN-2008
SUVs/Environemtal Issues article link; thumb of s u v “WHAT WOULD SATAN DRIVE?” AND OTHER UNFAIR QUESTIONS ABOUT SUVs
SUVs, Environmental Issues, and Other Factors to Consider
Pollution and Health 04-MAY-2008
Pollution and Health article link; thumb of air pollution IMPURITEASE IN THE AIR AT THE TASSEL CLUB
Pollution and Health — Human Effects and Costs
FOAM CUPS, CHEMICALS  (UPDATED) 08-APR-2008
Foam Cups/Food Containers article link; thumb of cups CLOUDS IN YOUR COFFEE?
TRY LESS STYRO, MORE FOAM

Polystyrene Foam Cups & Containers, Styrene Migration, and Your Health
FOOD CRISIS 22-JAN-2008
food crisis article link; thumb of cartoon bear looking at empty can NOW PLAYING:
THE DIRTY BAKER’S DOZEN

13 Factors in the Coming Food Crisis, Part 1
FOOD SECURITY 18-MAR-2008
Food Security article link; thumb of bags of bulk grain THIRD TIME’S THE CHARMIN
Increase Your Food Security — and Save Money and Improve Nutritional Intake
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS 04-MAR-2008
Eco-Economics article link; thumb of graphic image of business man watering a money tree TREE-HUGGERS TRADE ROSE-COLORED GLASSES FOR GREEN EYESHADES
Eco-Economics — Strategies to Save the Planet and  the Economy
LOSS OF FORESTS 22-JAN-2008
Rainforest Destruction article link; thumb of toucan in forest “TOUCAN PLAY AT THAT GAME,”
SAID THE RAINFOREST RECREATION DIRECTOR

Forest and Rainforest Destruction — Causes, Effects, Costs
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