climate crisis, climate change

Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Copenhagen this December. The agreement they craft may or may not have a significant impact on saving our planet.  350.org is a grassroots movement via the Internet [...]

19th century mechanical man in today’s news
Boilerplate is a robot. Two Portland, Oregonians, illustrator/author Paul Guinan and author Anina Bennett, have created the Boilerplate Web site, which has become an “Internet phenomenon” that is a lot of fun. Their new book will be available in bookstores on October 1, 2009.
“Now, the adventures of Boilerplate have [...]

Environmental Magazine Asks: What’s Hiding in Your Sunscreen?
The July/August 2009 issue of E – The Environmental Magazine looks at how nanotechnology has changed what we eat, wear and apply to our skin-unfortunately with little regulation and little understanding of the long-term consequences, both to our own health and that of the natural world.
Sunscreens, energy drinks [...]

The Oregon City farmers Market and New Seasons are teaming up this summer to make fresh healthy foods more accessible to Oregon Trail Card holders. Starting July 4th the market will be matching funds up to $5 per day per person. Thanks to a grant from New Seasons people with the card who come to [...]

The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers tips on how to fight germs by scrubbing.
You can help to stop the spread of swine flu. Just as for any flu or
cold, one countermeasure is simple: Wash your hands. As they say, an
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
According to a recent The Old Farmer’s Almanac article, [...]

Corey Miller, one of the most sought after tattoo artists in the world, will be an honored guest and speaker at Oregon Ink, the first ever tattoo convention in the state of Oregon.
Oregon Ink will be held at Lane Events Center between 2-10 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, [...]

Text by Beth Flanagan | Photograph by Andrew Thomas
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Text by Radhika Reddy | Photograph by Jeanne Longley
Read the article “green hygiene“ and post your comments below.