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View it in your browser March 10, 2013 WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING Whole Foods to Label Genetically Modified Foods On Friday, Whole Foods Market announced that by 2018, all genetically modified (GMO) foods in their stores will be labeled. A.C. Gallo, president of Whole Foods, said the decision to require labels on all GMO-containing products in its 339 stores throughout the U.S. and… Continue Reading » Pollution and Secrecy in China Air quality has plummeted in Beijing, with strong winds bringing massive amounts of dust from Mongolia to China's capital, combined with heavy smog from polluting industries and power plants making the air all but unbreathable. Sunday, March 10, marked the second such… Continue Reading » FEATURED BLOGS Toxic Debris Delivers Triple Whammy While plastic refuse on land is a familiar eyesore as litter and a burden on landfills, in the marine environment it can be lethal to sea creatures by way of ingestion or entanglement. Now, a new study highlights how ocean plastic debris is also a threat to humans because… Continue Reading » IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE Saving Alaska Alaska's Oil-Rich National Petroleum Reserve Receives Federal Protection Located high above the Arctic Circle, the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) is as isolated as it gets. As its title suggests, this 23.5 million-acre parcel of public land has a coveted feature—an estimated 17.55 trillion feet of natural gas and roughly 604 million… Continue Reading » Green Deliveries Subscription Services for Natural Products Are Taking Off "Nobody gets mail anymore. There is little interaction with the doorstep," says Jesse Richardson, co-founder of Conscious Box, a company that supplies vegan and vegetarian boxes via subscription through the mail. Jameson Morris, a partner, vets the products. The cost is… Continue Reading » How Green Is That…Rain Gear? Umbrellas, Boots and Slickers that Are Keeping It Green Ready to suit up for the wet weather and in the market for new gear? Stay dry with umbrellas, boots and slickers that can withstand the elements while keeping resource use to a minimum. 1. Each umbrella ($45) from Monsoon Vermont is unique—colorfully crafted from… Continue Reading » The Efficiency Nightmare A Review of The Efficiency Trap: Finding a Better Way to Achieve a Sustainable Energy Future by Steve Hallett In The Efficiency Trap: Finding a Better Way to Achieve a Sustainable Energy Future (Prometheus Books), author Steve Hallett challenges the almighty quest for efficiency, asking "What if the virtuous Prius driver consumes more energy than the jerk in the Hummer?"… Continue Reading » EARTHTALK Q&A Attracting Backyard Pollinators Dear EarthTalk: I'd like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What's the best approach? —Robert Miller, Bakersfield, CA… Continue Reading » Addressing Global Food Scarcity Dear EarthTalk: What are the main drivers of food scarcity that lead to so much starvation around the world, and how can they be addressed? —Marjorie Millerton, Provo, UT… Continue Reading » WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT This content is brought to you free by E-The Environmental Magazine, which is published by Earth Action Network, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our address is 28 Knight Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. We ask that you: Subscribe to our magazine   Order a Free Trial Issue   Make a tax deductible donation Forward email This email was sent to aquarianm@gmail.com by karen@emagazine.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. E - The Environmental Magazine | 28 Knight Street | Norwalk | CT | 06851