Publication archives

Nov 20, 2008

From tiny acorns, mighty oaks

Growing a tree from seed isn't for the impatient but it's satisfying. It also is an ideal project for a parent or grandparent and child.
Nov 20, 2008

National forests see fewer visitors (Ore.)

National forests have long been prime recreation spots in the Pacific Northwest and around the nation, but new federal figures show far fewer people are visiting them since 2004 -- especially in this region.
Nov 20, 2008

New Partnership to Explore Ecosystem Service Markets for Northern Minnesota

With the growing recognition of the importance of responsibly managed forests, a new partnership has been formed to identify opportunities to market forest-based ecosystem services.
Nov 20, 2008

Prince Charles: Rich countries should pay annual 'bills' to stop rainforest destruction

Prince Charles has proposed paying developing nations an annual "utility bill" for protecting the rainforests. In a speech in Indonesia, the Prince said the services provided by the rainforests such as storing carbon and generating rain water should be paid for.
Nov 20, 2008

Leading on Health

Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation is honoring IA
Nov 20, 2008

Radio Sustain: November 20, 2008

Marie Kulick talks about food grown with sewage sludge fertilizer, Shi Yan discusses organic farming in Minn. and Benin's Dr. Simplice Davo Vodohue tells us about the global food crisis.
Nov 18, 2008

Tackling the Toxic Table in a Global Economy

Public confidence in our food system has been shaken as people become more aware of the damage our industrialized food system causes, both to human and environmental health. To steer our global food system in a more favorable direction, these two fact sheets list ten steps we can all take to help make this a reality.
Nov 18, 2008

PR Newswire Offers Profiles of Organizations Sponsoring the Sustainable Brands International Conference, Miami Beach, December 9-11, 2008

PR Newswire Offers Profiles of Organizations Sponsoring the Sustainable Brands International Conference, Miami Beach, December 9-11, 2008