Skip to main content

Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

Global Brief

Cross laminated timber
Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction.

Read More »
Recyclops logo
Renovating the Recycling Stream

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the removes the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier.

Read More »
Invasive species plant for sale
Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers.

Read More »
Aerial shot of Lake Urmia
Water Shortage in the Middle East

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change.

Read More »
Beetle bug on green leaf
Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores.

Read More »
No pesticide label
EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food.

Read More »
Indigenous elder wearing headdress
Return Native Lands to Protect Nature

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities.

Read More »
Clear recycled plastic bottles
Using Enzymes to Recycle Plastic

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found.

Read More »
Sunlight shining on solar panels with sky and clouds in the background
Global Industry Turns to Solar Energy

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

Production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020, with experts estimating a rise in solar power plants around the world.

Read More »
Cookware frying pan made out of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals"
Forever Chemicals Banned in Maine

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

In lieu of federal regulation, the state of Maine has enacted a wide-ranging ban on the use of all perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals”, by 2030.

Read More »
Ocean coastline with waves along sandy beach and clouds in sky
Oceans are Key to Controlling Climate

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

A recent report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems.

Read More »
Gloved hands placing food waste into paper bag
Food Waste Complicates Effort to Slow Climate Change

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

A report suggests that food waste should be viewed not only in relation to world hunger, but also in the context of climate change, as food production consumes vast amounts of resources.

Read More »
Wild bee on deadwood
Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees.

Read More »
Tractors plowing on farm
Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues.

Read More »
Two people walking side-by-side, one with arm around the other down sidewalk in urban area covered with trees overhead
Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver.

Read More »
Shark swimming under water
Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem.

Read More »
Artificial milk being poured into drinking glass on table
Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk.

Read More »
No pesticides sign
Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients.

Read More »
Cactus plant
Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame.

Read More »
Cleaned river flowing in woods with mountains in the background
Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Large investments made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites are yielding success.

Read More »
Upcoming Events Near You

Current Issue

Read it Now

Past Issues
Via Email
Via Mail

Build Your Wellness Dream Team

Read It Now

2021 Natural Living Directory

Read it Now

Coming in December

Deadline: The 12th of the month. Be a part of one of our upcoming issues. Contact [email protected] for cheerful and efficient help with your marketing!




Follow Us On Facebook
Natural Awakenings Fairfield County
Nap Less for Heart Health
Aerobic Exercises Improve Fatty Liver Condition