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Better than Round-Up… And Free

by Kevin McCann 04.27.2010

Why it matters:
Because weeds and insects are becoming resistant to chemical pesticides and herbicides, but they’re still poisons and we’re still using them by the barrel.
Recap:
We here at EMD are kind of tough on the folks at Monsanto. Maybe we’re [...]

Best Water Saver Ever: Say Hola to the Olla

by Kevin McCann 04.01.2010

Why it matters:
Because if you’re like me, keeping your plants properly watered is about as simple as designing and building an intergalactic starfighter… Oh, and it saves gallons and gallons of water.
Recap:
Some radical advancements in technology turn out to be… [...]

Local Food Simply Better: Find Your CSA

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 07.31.2009

Why it matters:
Most food travels over 500 miles before it makes it to our store shelves. Buying food that is local and in season supports your region and reduces your carbon footprint.
Recap:
With an explosion of pesticides and genetically modified seeds [...]

Toronto Says Green Roofs a Must for New Construction

by Kevin McCann 07.02.2009

Why it matters:
Because Green Roofs produce oxygen and greatly reduce heating and cooling costs.
Recap:
According to an announcement from Mother Nature Network, the City of Toronto has recently passed a law requiring 20-60% green roofing on all new construction projects over [...]

Put Your Garbage to Work

by Kevin McCann 06.09.2009

Why it matters:
Because all trash is not created equal. In fact, some of it could be helping you around the yard.
Recap:
The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of trash a day and as many as 65 tons of trash [...]

City of LA Announces New Water Restrictions & Rate Plan

by Kevin McCann 06.02.2009

Why it matters:
Because contrary to local perception, Los Angeles is a desert, not a water park.
Recap:
According to an announcement by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power the new rates and restrictions will begin today, June 2. Citing a third [...]

Severe Drought in Mali is Threatening the Elephants

by Jennifer Morone 05.27.2009

Why it matters:
The worst drought in 26 years is threatening the last of the Desert Elephants, the northernmost herd in Africa.
Recap:
Water sources are already stressed and droughts have always been a natural occurrence, however, apparently the severity has increased significantly. [...]

Water Conservation Techniques

by Wyatt Shev 05.08.2009

Why it matters:
With large swathes of the country currently experiencing drought conditions, water conservation is more important than ever before.
Recap:
This summer, expected nationwide water restrictions could force many home gardeners to drastically alter their watering habits. However, reducing the water [...]

Grow Your Own Fruits, Herbs and Vegetables

by Wyatt Shev 05.07.2009

Why it matters:
Mass-produced, store-bought fruits, herbs and vegetables often contain pollutants and can lack certain essential nutrients.
Recap:
Commercially-grown produce is often subject to questionable practices, with harmful pesticides and forced-growth methods resulting in bland produce with low nutritional value. And with [...]