An Intro to GMOs and the Path of Less Consumption

The buzz around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has grown to a fever pitch in recent months, with approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of three new kinds of genetically engineered (GE) foods: alfalfa (which becomes hay), a type of corn grown to produce ethanol, and sugar beets. And the approval by the Food and Drug Administration of a super-fast-growing salmon — the first genetically modified animal to be sold in the U.S., but probably not the last — may not be far behind.

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Organics: Healing the Planet, Feeding the World, and Keeping Us Safe

Green means nature, and a love and respect of nature. Nature is the true giver of all — to me, nature is the closest thing to God and I believe in nature, I have faith in nature. We are all part of nature so we are all fundamentally green. And it’s when we fight against, deny or destroy nature that we are also destroying ourselv

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The Art of Living in Balance with Maria Rodale

I came up with the phrase “the art of living in balance” years and years ago when I launched Organic Style magazine. That phrase still guides me. So, when people ask me how I do it, I often can’t give them an easy answer because it’s just something I’ve been doing for so long. But since someone asked me just the other day, I’ll try to give an answer that you all can use in your own lives.

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