Cattle Cruelty TV documentary footage revealed the cruel torture Australian cattle are subjected to in Indonesian slaughterhouses prompting a ban on exports to 11 slaughterhouses, and many Australians seek out ethically raised meat, or ditch the beef altogether. (Link) Posthumous Carbon Footprint You drive a hybrid, recycle, compost, and eschew meat, but are you planning

Image via Linn Cohen-Cole | survivingthemiddleclasscrash.wordpress.comLast Wednesday, 23 new plaintiffs joined in on a suit to protect organic growers from being sued for patent infringement by Monsanto should their fields be contaminated by the agri-business giant’s genetically modified seed. The case, led by the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) was originally filed in March

Image via ontility.comLeading solar power developer ONTILITY is teaming up with Penn State to bring a three-day solar training workshop (June 9-11) to Philadelphia. The workshop is directed toward those who install solar systems and those interested in the latest technology and trends in solar energy production. The workshops and training will also be a

Image via smartlifeways.comRising population + warming planet = struggling food supply As the world’s population rapidly expands, the strain on the global food supply only becomes more severe. Add the issue of climate change and we have a serious problem on our hands. Although we’re developing new crop varieties and technologies, how much will this

This year, Beer Week, which kicks of tomorrow, will be featuring many great food events with collaborations of some of Philly’s top chefs, brewers, and farmers. Local culinary geniuses will meet with tasty beers and fresh and local food to produce one-of-a-kind events.
Bill Covaleski, Victory Brewing Company Head Brewer and one of the organizers of

In our January issue (Community, pg.14) we told you about PhillyPatientRide, a program launched by PhillyCarShare and the American Cancer Society that provides free transportation for cancer patients to treatments by linking them with warm-hearted volunteers. Since the empathic carpooling program officially made its debut, over 100 volunteers have helped patients reach their vital appointments using

BYOBs on display | Image via aigaphilly.orgOn March 31,  AIGA Philadelphia held a closing reception for the regional graphic design competition where students from Philadelphia-area colleges were asked to craft a message that brings attention to the general theme of nutrition, titled BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag).   The closing reception was held at The Icebox

Forget Farmville A new conservation-themed game has hit facebook, possibly the best thing to come since Farmville…This game challenges players to protect endangered wildlife and the environment in a virtual world. However, if you achieve game-world success, you may be helping wildlife in the real world as well. (Link) Clinton, Cities, Climate Recently, Bill Clinton

Neighborhood Bike Works is cleaning out their basement of inventory, meaning there are a LOT of donated bicycles up for grabs! The nonprofit, which engages urban youth in bicycling education, will host bike sales throughout June to raise money for their young members to participate in summer camp sessions.  The folks at NBW understand that, due

Before and after greening improvements (Image via Green Infrastructure Digest via Green City, Clean Waters)It’s official! Philly is taking the next step to becoming the “greenest city in America.” Yesterday, the Philadelphia Water Department and the PA Department of Environmental Protection signed the groundbreaking Green City, Clean Waters program agreement. Green City, Clean Waters is