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Environmental Groups Win Fight to Keep Uranium Mining Out of the Grand Canyon

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 24, 2012
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar signs the Record of Decision.
Grand Canyon at sunset.
Map of the withdrawal area.

After years of fighting to keep uranium mines from surrounding the Grand Canyon, environmental groups won the fight when Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar signed the Record of Decision. For the next 20 years, there will be no new uranium mines on more than one million acres of federal land.

Local Artists Flock to Roots Organic Brewing Company in Portland

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on June 1, 2011

With a warm and family friendly atmosphere, Roots Organic Brewing Company is personal and full of life with local artwork and musicians. Meant to be a gathering place for friends Roots offers its space for monthly art shows to showcase the local talent.

Vegan Sunless Tanning is Available in Los Angeles at Spray di Sole

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on May 29, 2011

It's believed that Coco Chanel inspired society's trend towards tanned skin in the 1920s. After a visit to the French Riviera where Coco Chanel spent a little too much time out in the sun, she returned to Paris with a darker skin tone. Apparently society loved the look and a new trend in darker skin tones was set.

IRS Declares Breast Pumps and Breast Pump Accessories are Tax Deductible!

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on February 24, 2011

If you're a breastfeeding mom in the United States, then there's good news in time for taxes.

Last Night President Obama Talked About America's "Self-Destructing Addiction to Fossil Fuels"

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on June 16, 2010

In an effort to appeal to Americans in the need for a revamping of our nation's energy policy, President Obama's speech last night was not as passionate in his delivery as some hoped.

The US Is Losing Forest Trees Faster Than Anywhere Else in the World

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on May 1, 2010

From 2000 to 2005, the United States lost more than 46,000 square miles of forest. That's about the size of Pennsylvania and is about 6% of the nation's forested land. The Southeast United States experienced the most forest loss, some of which lost more than 10% of its forest.

Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 Recently Introduced

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on October 6, 2009

With the aim to help America reinvent how we produce and use energy, US Senators John Kerry (Democrat – Massachusetts) and Barbara Boxer (Democrat – California) just introduced their “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.” Millions of Americans will be able to get back to work, the environment and our children's health will be protected, and homegrown innovation

Kauai Residents Decided to Fix Access Road to Polihale State Park Themselves After Severe Flooding - It Took Only 8 Days

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on April 19, 2009

Repair on the Polihale State Park access road was put on the back burner by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources after costs were estimated at $4 million. In addition to the money the agency didn't have, the time frame was around two years. Many would wait for the government's help, but not the residents of Kauai.

White House is Closer to Passing Global Warming Legislation

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on February 28, 2009

President Obama is calling for Congress to send him a comprehensive climate bill. We cannot sit and wait for the economy to get better on its own; it's time to rebuild America. Help the Environmental Defense Action Fund raise one million dollars in the next 30 days.

Boulder, Colorado - America's First 'Smart Grid City'

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on November 30, 2008

Boulder, Colorado - A place for the inhabitants love their environment. Biking and hiking trails, parks and open spaces, it's a beautiful place. Soon 50,000 homes in Boulder will be -decked out- with all the latest in environmentally-friendly, energy-saving technology.