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GAM Article ( ) After this issue was published, a representative from Aquila Resources wrote us and told us we were wrong.

GAM Article ( ) Architect Bill Hutchins renovated his Maryland bungalow using green building techniques available today.
home, home repair
GAM Article ( ) Color of Change is a giant community standing up for racial justice in the US. We talked to a senior campaign director about how economic justice connects to civil rights.
social justice, socially responsible, vote with your dollar
GAM Article ( ) Green America's new program is asking people to plant "climate victory gardens" to restore US soils.
carbon farming, agriculture, gardening
GAM Article ( ) Exercise care with connected, wireless devices for health reasons, and it's important to keep privacy considerations in mind when inviting connected devices into your home.
home, privacy, smartphones
GAM Article ( ) Really not into smart tech? Consider these simple-but-innovative non-digital ways to stay connected without a device.
neighborhood, communities
GAM Article ( ) The Living Building Challenge goes beyond green building certifications to elevate the goal from environmental mitigation to regeneration.
living building challenge
GAM Article ( ) Coming soon: innovative new ways to generate electricity from the sun, from virtually indestructible solar roof tiles to solar window glass.
solar power
GAM Article ( ) Smart thermostats and other WiFi-connected energy-savers are all the rage. But do you need them to cut your home energy use?
toxins, radiation, health
GAM Article ( ) The green homes and communities of the near future will boast technologies that save energy, lower toxins, and protect the planet. Keep an eye on these green innovations, which are available now or will be soon.
water, clean home, technology, smart grid, energy efficiency
GAM Article ( ) While some of that tech is merely interesting or adds convenience (and waste!), some might help make our lives greener in the years to come.
technology, green economy, climate change
GAM Article ( ) As we work toward Drawdown, it’s critical to address the impacts of climate change in communities of color, which are often hit “first and worst.”
Black Lives Matter, climate justice, environmental justice
GAM Article ( ) Reversing climate change can seem like an impossible task, but implementing these 10 strategies can make the biggest difference.
climate change
GAM Article ( ) Hawken’s latest book offers 100 bold solutions that could reverse climate change.
climate crisis
GAM Article ( ) Impact investors and responsible banking institutions have made a difference this year, advancing causes ranging from climate change to board diversity to immigration justice.
social investing, socially responsible, banking, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank
GAM Article ( ) If you need to buy new clothes, use the tips here to search out ethical fashion options.
ethical fashion
GAM Article ( ) The road to financial health starts with embracing a “shift to thrift.” By spending less and saving more, you’ll not only save the planet’s precious resources, but you’ll avoid extra debt and pave the way toward a secure retirement. The best way…
finance
GAM Article ( ) Our Healthy Home Glossary helps you learn more about terms used frequently on our website.
VOC, mercury
GAM Article ( ) We tasked summer interns with putting together a green outfit for under $50.
clothing, money, reusable
GAM Article ( ) Learn how to create a healthy kitchen in just a few simple steps.
tips for healthy lifestyle, plastic-free