Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2012 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/story/150205/rethinking_fish_oil%3A_4_facts_about_your_favorite_supplement/ For every study touting the miraculous effects of fish oil, there's another warning of hidden dangers in the form of toxic contaminants. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:00:01 PST Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -92beef6f29f3a4b88f8b278c9e9672ea http://www.alternet.org/story/149101/top_10_climate-change_denier_arguments_debunked/ There’s no doubt that historically, temperatures and greenhouse gas fluctuations are nothing compared to the increases we’ve seen in the past century. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:01 PST Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -0ff4c249b11fcccc87b5345b48d990f3 http://www.alternet.org/story/147979/10_ways_your_taxes_pay_for_environmental_devastation/ Despite recent green investments, an array of government subsidies pay big dirty industries like oil, coal and factory farms to destroy the environment in every way possible. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:01 PDT Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -7f20b150176f5765e3a45c1e2df84534 http://www.alternet.org/story/146841/7_cancer_busting_foods_sitting_in_your_fridge_right_now/ Foods like broccoli, soybeans and carrots don't just reduce the risk of cancer; they actually interact with your body in a positive way. Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:01 PDT Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -155605f53a5f06f5a9c65945e3b6f5ac http://www.alternet.org/story/146436/would_you_give_up_an_urban_life_and_live_in_the_sticks/ An increasing amount of "ruralpolitans" are foregoing city life's perks for a return to simpler things. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:00:01 PDT Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -9791d7da0fd9ed751cab62f253c68e58 http://www.alternet.org/story/146420/7_biggest_environmental_disasters_--_where_are_they_now/ These 7 catastrophic environmental disasters have had a profound effect upon the earth and local residents that continues today, as many as 50 years later. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:00:01 PDT Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -3e664ed22b431187525e82ab01b9db1f http://www.alternet.org/story/145981/do_you_know_where_your_milk_is_coming_from/ A new web site helps consumers figure out where their dairy products originated. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:01 PST Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -a2856a318ce5fbd49335eab336d6fa66 http://www.alternet.org/story/145567/coca-cola_puts_on_green_guise_for_the_winter_olympics/ Critics point out inconsistencies in Coke’s approach to the environment including its opposition to city efforts to support public water and to bottle recycling bills. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:01 PST Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon -d91b288f49dcb6e1b99159c63bbdbdae