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Pope Francis: We Are ‘Stewards, Not Masters’ of the Earth

Pope Francis: We Are ‘Stewards, Not Masters’ of the Earth

Since his election in March 2013, Pope Francis has established a reputation as an outspoken advocate for the environment, warning about the dangers of human actions that drive climate change. He enhanced that reputation this week, speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. There he called for the responsible stewardship of the Earth and its resources, […]

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    Top 10 Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

    Top 10 Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

    By Kris Gunnars Although most nutritional supplements are ineffective, this is not the case with turmeric. Many high quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain. Here are the top 10 evidence-based health benefits of turmeric. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock 1. Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds With Powerful Medicinal Properties Turmeric […]

    7 Nontoxic Nail Polish Brands

    7 Nontoxic Nail Polish Brands

    Most of those cute little bottles lined up in your bathroom have a secret: they’re filled to the brim with chemicals. Some nail polish brands have nearly 30 chemicals all combined. These harsh chemicals can not only be bad for the environment, but also bad for you, as they cause nails to become brittle and […]

    First-Ever Footage of Aging Tar Sands Pipelines Beneath Great Lakes

    First-Ever Footage of Aging Tar Sands Pipelines Beneath Great Lakes

    By Beth Wallace This past July, National Wildlife Federation (NWF) conducted a diving expedition to obtain footage of aging oil pipelines strung across one of the most sensitive locations in the Great Lakes, and possibly the world: the Straits of Mackinac. Footage of these pipelines has never been released to the public until now. This NWF map simulates […]