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GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Avoid a bad tan and bad health. Be sure to pack the right protection on those hot days.
climate, health, safety

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Biotechnology is putting us at risk. Read on to learn more about how GMOs and biotech interact.
GMOs

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Monsanto’s “seed police” are notorious for traveling the country, inspecting farms for Monsanto-patented GM seeds or plants that were not purchased from the company. Since Monsanto forbids farmers from saving its seeds, the company then sues…
plants, farms, GMOs

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) What happens when big biotech companies use their power to suppress science that might stop them?
biotechnology

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) The expansion of the green economy is seen in the growth or green market segments, certifications, higher education programs, and industry associations. (Source: The Big Green Opportunity Report, 2013; click image for larger.)
finance, business, green business

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) UPDATE: March 2014...  There's still a chance to revive the Production Tax Credit!  Though the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy expired at the end of the 2013, members of Congress are working to bring it back.  On March…

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) The sharing economy is when people come together to pool time, talent, and treasure so everyone involved can get what they need.
sharing economy

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) What’s a fair amount of interest to pay on a loan? Think of your answer, and then ask yourself another question: Could you do business with a bank that you know is charging some customers as much as 365 percent interest on a loan? That’s exactly…

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) What do the different types of sugar mean for your health? We have the answers.
sugar

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) How much of your food is genetically modified?
GMOs, food, sugar

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) When you purchase something, help the earth at the same time.
responsible credit card

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) A look at the new documentary
environment, climate change, climate justice

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Fight dirty energy with these wise investments.
solar, solar panels, fossil fuels

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) We all know it's bad for the planet, so shouldn't we stop it?
environment, climate change, fossil fuels

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Since 2006, more than 600 garment workers have died in sweatshop factory fires while sewing clothing for giant fashion companies, like Gap, H&M, JCPenney, and Abercrombie & Fitch.   These tragic deaths could be prevented these…

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Need ideas for a green holiday season? We're here to help.
holidays, gifts, reuse, recycled products, recycling, Christmas, children, family

GAM Article (January 30, 2017 ) Peter Zoe (not his real name) thinks about water every day. For the past five years, he’s been hauling water to his home in a water truck. Zoe moved into his property in the California foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains 21 years ago. Five…

Green Living Piece (January 28, 2017 ) More about solar buying co-operatives
solar power, solar buying, solar coop, cooperative

Green American Magazine (January 24, 2017 ) • Regenerative, Organic Agriculture: Cool the Climate, Feed the World Can organic farming feed the world and curb the climate crisis? The nonprofit Rodale Institute, PA, has one of the longest-running field trials showing that it can. • INFOGRAPHIC…

Green American Magazine (January 24, 2017 ) Creating clothes from field to factory can result in toxic chemicals being unleashed on workers, on the planet, and even on you and your family. Here’s how you can avoid fashion disasters and start your search for less toxic clothing