In our urban areas we are losing one tree out of every two due to natural disasters, removal for future developments, improper planting and/or arbitrary decorative plans. The losses are a problem because trees are slowing climate change, providing cooling shade in...
Natural Pest Control
Natural pest control for your garden is a challenge. You need to be mindful of beneficial beetles, moths and wasps so they are not destroyed. Spraying neem oil works gradually since it causes insects to loose interest in reproducing. Spraying with insecticidal soap...
Advancing Climate Change
In July 2018, an Earth Saver mentioned the concern scientists had over the weakening of the Gulf Stream which affects sea level rise, heat waves, harsher winter weather and rainfall in America, Europe and Africa. At this time there is concern about a “blob” of cold...
Methane Gas
Scientists have discovered that in the last twenty years methane gas has had a warming effect 80 times greater than carbon dioxide. This means that the gas and oil industry has helped cause climate change more than previously estimated. To reach this conclusion...
Erosion Prevention
It takes 100 years for an inch of topsoil to form naturally. Yet with our current erosion we may lose more than eight times that in the next 15 years. Our extreme climate change weather may increase these losses. Good farming/gardening practices can help prevent...
Indoor Air Quality
Improve your indoor air quality by: 1) not smoking, 2) changing AC and heater filters regularly, 3) opening window, doors when using household chemicals, 4) using eco-friendly cleaning products, 5) ventilating cooking fumes, and 6) consider adding a home filtration...
Ocean Planning
More than 65 countries in our world are involved in Ocean Planning. This has becomevitally important if we are to preserve planet earth. Our oceans provide more than foodfor people. Telecommunication cables cross ocean floors, shipping lanes transportbillions of tons...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Refuse
The mantra that many use to fight climate change is: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and nowsome are adding another - Refuse. Do not buy anything you can do without. This willcut down on what you eventually put in landfills. You can estimate your carbon footprintby using a...
Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Infants in the family? You need to be aware that many baby foods contain traces of lead, arsenic and other toxic chemicals. Scientists tested 168 common baby foods in 61 brands. Lead was in 94 percent, cadmium in 75 percent, arsenic in 73 percent and mercury in 32...