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July 2021

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Dealers Align Behind Electric Cars

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

The success of electric vehicle models, along with a plan to stop selling new internal combustion cars by 2035 in California, have propelled the transition from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles.

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Las Vegas Seeks to Ban Nonfunctional Grass

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Las Vegas-area water officials hope to impose a policy banning grass on “nonfunctional turf” that no one walks on in such places as highway medians, housing developments and office parks.

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Nature Documentaries Mislead Public Opinion

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

The unswerving presentation of nature as an untouched wilderness in nature documentaries misleads viewers into thinking that an abundance of these areas currently remains.

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Composting Made Easy: Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Uneaten food rotting in landfills accounts for almost a quarter of U.S. methane emissions, but it can be turned into dark compost that enriches garden soil with these steps to get started.

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Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.

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Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system.

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Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Delicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware.

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BBQ Brussels Sprouts Sandwiches with Brussels Sprout Slaw

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence

This tasty vegetarian recipe for barbecued Brussels sprouts is the perfect meat-free meal to grill up.

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The Chubby Vegetarian’s Memphis BBQ Dry Rub

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence

Add flavor and spice to your favorite vegetarian grilling recipes with this mixture for Memphis BBQ Dry Rub.

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Grilled Cumin Carrots with Pecans, Ricotta and Herbs

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Genevieve Taylor

Carrots seasoned in cumin and herbs with pecans and ricotta make for a delicious meat-free, vegetarian grilling recipe.

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Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.

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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet.

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The Practical Side of Family Pets

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

What parents should consider before bringing a family pet into the home, including the commitment, which dog and cat breeds are most child-friendly and safety concerns.

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The Power of Playfulness

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Research shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play.

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Peter Singer on Ethical Eating

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Peter Singer, author and influential philosopher in the animal rights movement, discusses the ethics surrounding our food choices, climate change, eating meat and more.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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