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Nature is right outside our windows and doors. It’s what sustains us and teaches us the cycle of life and the bitter reality of impermanence. Like a good teacher, Mother Nature can be kind and patient, but she can also be harsh and stern. From the lowliest creature on earth to the nebulae and stars above, this universe evidences the utmost attention to detail and balance. The sense of awe we feel while peering out over her landscape is powerful; it’s no surprise that we have relied on nature to be our eternal muse. Read on…

As people become increasingly concerned about our ecology, we're seeing more movies centered around green issues or with environmental themes. Filmmakers are using a broken Earth as the ready-made “villain” for the 21st century. During the Cold War, movie heroes constantly fought against evil Russians; these days, film stars struggle against environmental collapse. Here are capsule reviews of the top—recent and classic—fictional environmental films for children and adults: Read on...

There are many great environmental documentaries besides Al Gore’s informative and Academy Award-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth. Check out the brief environmental, ecology and nature movie reviews we present below to see the best. If you are in the mood for some ecology related edu-tainment in the form of a motion picture, you'll be hard-pressed to top them. Read on…

Haven't you heard? Green is the new black. No, not the color. We're talking environmentally conscious fashion. And it's not just the kind of clothes you wear that determines the greenness of your look. It’s also the way you buy, clean and care for your wardrobe. Here’s how:

Many designers are turning away from the conventional production of garments to "greener" pastures. Several fashion houses recently showed their new Earth-friendly, ethically sound, fair-trade creations at GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week events, held in conjunction with New York’s Fashion Week. Read on…

At a time when going green is a new fashion trend among celebrities and those who aspire to be like them, there are few who serve as true catalysts for the cause.  Hawaiian native and recording artist, Jack Johnson, is one of them. He has become not only a symbol of laid-back acoustic music, but also an eco-conscious artist/businessman. By transforming the way his music is created and enjoyed by people all across the globe, he has taken his pro-environmental words and made them into reality. Read on…