Modern Drivers for Deforestation Most tropical rainforests exist within the boundaries of underdeveloped or developing nations. Within those nations, nearly 30,000,000 acres of forest are lost every year. That’s roughly 1 acre lost every second of the day. The reasons for deforestation vary greatly from region to region; but these […]
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Simple Guide to Composting. Composting is often seen as a complex process that requires a great deal of time, skill and physical space to perform. The reality is that this activity is probably one of the easiest projects you can do in your garden and may take little to no […]
Continue ReadingWhen many people think about commercial whaling activities, they think back to long forgotten times where people in massive wooden ships would venture out under canvas sails for weeks at a time. Even others may think of Herman Melville’s ill-fated Captain Ahab. While much of whaling took place long ago, […]
Continue ReadingCoconut Oil is very trendy these days. It has been touted as a super food for its many health benefits, including fighting diseases such as arthritis, tooth decay and Alzheimer’s. Other health benefits being actively researched include stopping cancer growth, alleviating some symptoms of Lyme disease, improving thyroid function and seizure […]
Continue ReadingClimate change has become a remarkably “hot” topic among environmentalists and politicians alike. Setting the bad pun aside, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has identified that 15 of the 16 hottest years on record have occurred since 2000. A denial of climate change may exist; however, the current trend is […]
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Chapped lips happen to the best of us, especially when we approach a change in the weather or when your lips become dried out. The precise reason your lips become chapped can vary; however, wind, sun, cold air, medication, or just plain lip smacking can all be the cause. When […]
Continue ReadingEnvironmentalists and conservationists often share a dystopian view of the challenges that this planet faces. Ask many of them and they will tend to agree. It’s not a simple matter of negative pessimism; but rather a concern for the lacking sense of urgency that we don’t consistently see from governments, manufacturers, and consumers. Breaking fossil fuel […]
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Light bulb choices have come a long way in the past 20-years. Bulbs are much more complex than they used to be. In that time, we have seen the standard for lighting, the incandescent bulb, go nearly extinct. As the incandescent bulb has started to fade in popularity, new options […]
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Water conservation has rapidly become a tremendous issue. You don’t have to look far to see stories of drought, contaminated fresh water, and general shortages. Our most precious resource has rapidly become an increasingly scarce resource. To that end, here are several every day tips that we can all use to […]
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Here at A Green Leaf Home we strive to share information that can help families live a healthier life. We love to tackle tough questions like, what is the difference between artificial flavors and natural flavors. We have investigated many topics such as ways to use less energy, improve our […]
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