Sunblock

Here Comes the Sun!

Dr. Susanne Bennett | Posted 09.03.2011

Dr. Susanne Bennett

Before stepping outside, we parents do want to be mindful about sun protection, and should apply a formula that protects our children's delicate skin.

The Solar 'Katrina' Storm That Could Take Our Power Grid Out For Years

Lawrence E. Joseph | Posted 05.25.2011

Lawrence E. Joseph

John Kappenman is determined to save civilization from the mother of all blackouts. If he fails, we may well suffer on a scale that makes even World Wars seem trivial in comparison.

How To Make Organic Sunblock (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

With the heat creeping in across the country, it's time to pull out your trusty sunblock. But wait! Instead of going for store-bought sunblock full of...

Don't let BP sink us: Eight Easy Ways Consumers Can Spare Our Seas

Mindy Pennybacker | Posted 05.25.2011

Mindy Pennybacker

Why should individuals bother when villains like BP do damage beyond measure in one fell blow? The answer: We can't afford to despair. Our collective consumer muscle, which represents 70% of the U.S. economy, matters more than ever now.

SPF 100 Is a Nefarious Lie (and Other Happy Truths)

Mark Morford | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Morford

It's just one of those things, one of those everyday, widespread consumer-oriented lies that have anchored themselves in the culture.

Malignant Melanoma: How To Avoid A Lethal Cancer

Samuel S. Epstein | Posted 11.17.2011

Samuel S. Epstein

There is alarming evidence that sunscreens do not protect against long-wave radiation. This penetrates deeply into the skin, and is responsible for lethal malignant melanoma, the fastest rising cancer.

Reselling Things That Already Exist

Sophie Pollitt-Cohen | Posted 05.25.2011

Sophie Pollitt-Cohen

For a hot minute, I couldn't decide if this strategy is the dumbest thing since "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" or if it's pure genius. I was stuck with an uncomfortable in-between feeling.

23 Ways to Stay Cool In The Heat

realsimple.com | Posted 08.03.2011

Baby, it's hot outside―and inside, too. Here, no-sweat ways to cool off....

Sun-proofing Your Child's Skin

JJ Levenstein | Posted 11.17.2011

JJ Levenstein

A parent has good reason to engage in sun protection early on: One blistering sunburn from unprotected sun exposure as a child can possibly double the risk of melanoma later in life.