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If My New Induction Electric Range Were a Man I’d Marry It

Posted on September 14, 2023December 4, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

I dumped my polluting gas range for induction electric and will never look back. Here’s what you need to know before making the switch.

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One Year Update on Converting the Dead Lawn to Native Plants

Posted on August 3, 2023August 3, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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If the relentless bad news about the climate crisis has you feeling anxious, planting native plants can help both the ecosystem and your mood.

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31 Climate Actions in Response to the Latest IPCC Report

Posted on March 22, 2023June 7, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Worried about the latest IPCC report and wondering what you can do? Here are 31 climate actions to choose from.

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How to Prevent Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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An approaching storm threatens to cause an extended power outage and your refrigerator is full of food. These tips will help you save it.

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Raise a Glass of Ginger Beer for Climate Action

Posted on July 25, 2022September 14, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Do you want climate action? Do you like ginger beer? Learn to make fabulous ginger beer in this pay-what-you-feel fundraiser.

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8-Week Challenge: Plant Natives to Halt the Biodiversity Crisis

Posted on May 12, 2022March 28, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Beautiful blue flowers of a California native plant, ceanothus thyrisflorus. In the background is dry, yellow grass.

Want to do something about the climate crisis and biodiversity crisis? Follow this 8-week challenge to get native plants into your yard.

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12 Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Take one or more of these simple 12 actions this Earth Day—and every day! As you help heal the planet, you will benefit personally.

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Plastic Is Fossil Fuel: How to Get Off the Stuff

Posted on March 15, 2022April 2, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the recent IPCC report both show the need to get off fossil fuels. Plastic is fossil fuel in another form.

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5 Top Wasted Foods and Easy Recipes for Cooking Them

Posted on February 23, 2022February 24, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A cast iron pan with an orange handle is filled with fresh fruit to bake a crumble and reduce wasted food

This big list of recipe ideas for five of the top tossed foods will help you reduce wasted food while eating well and saving money.

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