Phosphates, ADHD, DOW & how to eat less pesticides by Kirsten Dirksen on May 21, 2010 A study released this week suggests a link between ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and pesticides, but rather than shock, it …
Living like it’s 2050: Transition Farm in North Carolina by Kirsten Dirksen on October 16, 2009 The town of Chapel Hill/Carrboro, North Carolina became a Transition Town in 2009. While the community has always been highly …
Selectively organic: boycotting "The dirty dozen" by Kirsten Dirksen on March 2, 2007 My father emailed me this week to warn me against one of my favorite dishes- spinach salad. Apparently, spinach is …
Greening of a giant? checking in on Wal-Mart by Kirsten Dirksen on November 21, 2006 They’re the world’s largest retailer famous for their focus on the bottom line and infamous for their poor labor practices …
