A mother has a right to know what’s in her kids’ food. That is the conclusion that Robyn O’Brien, mother and founder of the AllergyKids Foundation, came to when one of her daughters had a serious food allergy reaction to a common breakfast food. O’Brien, mother of four and a former food industry analyst, wants …
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Apr 21
God’s Creation: Earth Day and Every Day
God’s Creation–We are the stewards.
Earth Day and Every Day–It’s worthy of our care.
Photo courtesy GardenQuest via BBB Seed Heirloom Vegetable & Wildflower
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Apr 18
You Have a Right to Know–Support GMO Food Labeling
Do you think that you have a right to know what is in your food? If so, please support the California ballot initiative that would require the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMOs or GM foods). Watch this video for more information.
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Apr 17
Check Out Our Events Page for All the Fun-Filled Events Coming Up!
With Earth Day right around the corner, there are several events popping up all over Orange County. Check them out on our Events page!
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Apr 06
Register for the 3rd Annual Faith Leaders’ Luncheon
OCICE will host its 3rd Annual Faith Leaders’ Luncheon on May 16 at the Sukyo Mahikari Center for Spiritual Development in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Don’t miss this informative event if:
- You want to help your congregation’s members be better stewards of the earth
- You want to know how to implement “green” practices at your …
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Mar 05
Carbon Fasting….For Lent!
In an article on ThinkProgress.org, some Christians are giving up Carbon for Lent. Here’s an excerpt.
For many Christians, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter known as Lent is a chance to get in mental and spiritual shape.
People give up chocolate; quit drinking or smoking; avoid meat; start reading the Bible …
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Mar 05
No More Fukushimas – Nuclear Power Plant Peaceful Protest
Join San Clemente Green for Peaceful Protests on March 10 & 11. Guest speakers are scheduled both days.
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Mar 05
New Video About Mountain Top Removal Coal Mining
The Ohio-based folk band Magnolia Mountain has just released a new music video documenting the environmental and human impact of mountaintop removal coal mining.
The song, “The Hand of Man,” was released as part of a new 21-track album with bands from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia performing songs about protecting the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding communities from …
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Feb 14
The Loss of a True Friend of the Environment
In a message received from Plug In America, we learned that a true friend of the Environment lost his battle with cancer.
It is with a profound sense of loss that we recognize the passing of our friend, fellow EV advocate, and valued mentor Doug Korthof. Doug was a passionate advocate for plug-in vehicles, who …
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Feb 14
Upcoming Workshop: Plug-In Vehicles: Innovation, Incentives, and Infrastructure
The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), in partnership with the City of Santa Monica, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the EV Project, is holding a free workshop for Californians interested in learning more about life as a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owner.
Topics being covered are:
- The up to $2,500 …
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