tag:www.naturalawakeningscc.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=2Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas Page 2Healthy Living Healthy Planet - Awakening One Community at a Time2023-10-02T10:29:42-04:00urn:uuid:05d0d389-fc2a-47fe-997e-3df7296f58212023-08-16T16:35:02-04:002023-10-02T10:29:42-04:00Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheryl DeVoreAt Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park, visitors have a rare opportunity to look up at the night sky and see an awe-inspiring display of planets and constellations, as well as the Milky Way.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:56fa937b-e5e1-4c72-9a03-1b369554709c2023-07-15T17:22:20-04:002023-08-31T13:04:52-04:00Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges2023-07-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonThe halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:21378acf-f322-432c-9975-fc635445422d2023-06-15T16:59:18-04:002023-08-02T15:57:46-04:00Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem2023-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonReversing global warming may feel like a problem that is out of reach, but anyone can make a difference by planting an ecologically supportive garden.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7cdbccb4-cc6b-4122-b39f-2552f2caacae2023-06-16T19:37:36-04:002023-08-09T23:20:36-04:00The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related2023-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Kelcie OttoesThe human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c5350515-2c0c-4680-a23e-e8a272b485432023-05-15T19:49:24-04:002023-06-30T13:10:03-04:00Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonWhen choosing stocks and mutual funds, a growing number of investors don’t just want to get a good return on their investment, they also seek to support corporations that spread kindness, protect (or do not pollute) the environment and support women, minorities and LGBTQ+ people.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d1ae7f7c-2631-4b04-a4fc-f0b4d46889312023-05-17T21:29:29-04:002024-02-02T15:41:51-05:00Greener Grilling2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Kristy MayerThe aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a65f98fe-a2b9-4247-ae25-181ef87cdb412023-04-18T21:55:39-04:002023-06-05T18:11:17-04:00Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard2023-04-28 09:30:00 -0400Sheryl DeVoreThe exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6e0e53bd-b800-4dfe-ace1-5b3c7a3b754c2023-03-16T21:36:32-04:002023-05-01T10:49:59-04:00The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living2023-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonBorn in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6048582e-1d17-4119-b7fe-3cd72283e88a2023-03-17T15:54:22-04:002023-08-31T10:13:12-04:00A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture 2023-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiThe COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f5176c6-0ea1-475b-b6a2-e1f6c03f09fa2023-02-16T14:26:40-05:002023-04-04T16:19:14-04:00Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps2023-02-27 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoEverything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningscc.com">Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas</a></small></p>