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There are many great environmental documentaries besides Al Gore’s informative and Academy Award-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth. To see the best, check out the brief environmental, ecology and nature movie reviews presented below from A to Z. If you are in the mood for some ecology related "edutainment" in the form of a motion picture, you'll be hard-pressed to top them. 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 more books published every day. Fortunately, many are focused on understanding and caring for the planet. Since none of us can read them all, it's helpful to know which are the most worth our time. EcoHearth to the rescue! Our writers and readers recommend the following titles having to do with nature, ecology and the environment—and our place in it. And we've included capsule reviews of the same. Please add your book recommendations and mini reviews in the comments section at the bottom of the page. If we agree with your evaluation, we may add your book suggestion to our recommendations along with your brief review. Read on…

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…

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…