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Nebraska Governor calls for Obama to deny Keystone pipeline, until Nebraska can review its route

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How to Avoid GMO Foods
Will Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s kill the genetically modified salmon?
Let Lady Bird help you pick natives for your garden this spring
How to pick an energy efficient washer and dryer — our 2013 update
Save nature and free time — install a Pocket Prairie

Latest News

Keystone XL crews plows up Julia Trigg Crawford’s farm, as pipeline nears completion in Texas
Mark Bittman explains why and how our ‘Western Diet’ is killing us
The Siva Cycle Atom captures kinetic energy, to power your gadgets during or after your bike ride
What kind of fluoride is in your water — the kind with arsenic?
Austin bicyclists gear up for Bike to Work this Friday

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EDF's Texas Water Solutions
Interfaith Environmental Network
Organic Guide
Sustainable Food Center
Texas Campaign for the Environment
Texas Solar Energy Society

Barbara Kessler Blog

Let’s start treating climate change like the enemy
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is hovering at a landmark 400 parts per million, a level never before experienced by human beings. Scientists say we’re playing with fire, risking the planet’s future if we don’t start to lower the greenhouse gas levels forcing climate change. How should we react to this news? First, we need to envision climate change more accurately, as a deadly threat.
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DIY Green

4 DIY gifts that can be created in less time than you spend driving to the mall
Green DIY: Reclaiming old chairs
You’ve got the garden, now save it — canning is not so difficult and freezing is even easier

Earth & Nature

Let’s start treating climate change like the enemy
What middle-size cities offer: Clean Air
Is this the secret to ending trading in endangered species?

Energy

Keystone XL crews plows up Julia Trigg Crawford’s farm, as pipeline nears completion in Texas
Fossil fuel industry gets a boost from solar power
Inside A House With No Energy Bills

Food & Health

Mark Bittman explains why and how our ‘Western Diet’ is killing us
What kind of fluoride is in your water — the kind with arsenic?
They’re here! Mosquitoes and the West Nile conundrum, plus a guide to repellents

Home & Garden

Catch the rain in Austin and get a rebate
Let Lady Bird help you pick natives for your garden this spring
Five safer ways to evict rodents — without poisoning them, your kids, pets or environment

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