Author: Elaine Shannon
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/02/eat-fish-eat-smart.html

The folk wisdom that fish is a remarkable food has been confirmed by scientists who have found that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil lower “bad” cholesterol levels and lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent studies suggest that fish consumption can also improve eye and brain development, help avert macular degeneration and adult-onset diabetes and alleviate rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease and even some mental illnesses.

The American Heart Association promotes eating fish at least twice a week.

But some fish, particularly larger, long-lived species, contain mercury, a powerful neurotoxin that can inflict severe damage on the developing brain and nervous system. Mercury-contaminated fish poses particular dangers to pregnant women, women of childbearing age, infants and young children.

Which fish are likely to contain the most omega-3s and the least mercury? The federal Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency offer only sketchy…

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Author: dealhippie
Website: http://dealhippie.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/top-5-green-think…

Pearl Jam

While self-destruction is at the beating heart of rock n roll, planetary destruction is seemingly off the agenda nowadays, with more and more musicians and bands jumping on the biofuel powered eco-bandwagon, and doing their bit for Mother Earth. Cynics might claim that it’s just another ploy to raise profiles in an increasingly tough business, but whatever the motivation, the message is certainly getting through.

1. Pearl Jam
In terms of putting their money where their collective mouths are, few bands come close to the eco-awareness of Pearl Jam. In gifting $100,000 to various eco projects during a recent world tour, it was more than a donation, it was a call to arms. The activism section on Pearljam.com makes for great reading, and offers an insight into the lengths the band will go to in order to ensure their impact on the planet is kept to a minimum.

2. Radiohead
When Radiohead recently snubbed Glastonbury, it wasn’t because of the mud, the distinct lack of…

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Author: Green Talk
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I upgraded to Wordpress 2.7.1 and it broke my theme.  The updated theme does not work well too.  So, sometime tommorrow, I will be choosing a new theme.  Any suggestions?

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