http://simplesteps.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Simple Steps en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:05:22 GMT 2009-12-31T22:05:22Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942902 The holiday spirit is about giving...not wasting. See how you can celebrate with a lighter touch this year with this quiz at SimpleSteps.org.   Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:04:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942902 Simple Steps 2009-12-11T19:04:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916536   Peter Hoffman is the chef owner of New York restaurants Savoy and Back Forty, which "work with a simple premise—to create delicious and memorable meals by sourcing the very best seasonal . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:25:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916536 Simple Steps 2009-11-25T01:25:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898271   NRDC’s Simple Steps is hosting a No Impact Week starting on Sunday, November 15 with Colin Beavan's No Impact Project. Described as a “carbon cleanse,” the week is an . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:51:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898271 Simple Steps 2009-11-12T21:51:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892415   By Wendy Gordon My good friends in the Catskill Mountains look forward to turkey hunting season. They shoot only what they can eat and make many delicious meals from one bird. . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892415 Simple Steps 2009-11-09T15:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861691 By Solvie Karlstrom Longer nights, hollowed out gourds, random celebrities showing up at your doorstep demanding candy—yes, Halloween is upon us again. As a celebration (or contest) of creativity, . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:28:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861691 Simple Steps 2009-10-20T15:28:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856680 Drilling for natural gas has boomed over the last decade spurred on by spikes in natural gas prices and the encouragement of the Federal government. But as tens of thousands of wells erupt in Rocky . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:44:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856680 Simple Steps 2009-10-16T16:44:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854803 By Catherine Zandonella, M.P.H. In the 1970s about 40 percent of our nation's children, myself included, walked or biked to school. Part of my route didn't have a sidewalk. The crosswalk was located . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:43:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854803 Simple Steps 2009-10-15T14:43:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850519 By Catherine Zandonella, M.P.H. Few of us give much thought to the thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped organ at the base of the neck keeps us feeling energetic and keeps our metabolism humming smoothly. . . . Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:54:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850519 Simple Steps 2009-10-13T00:54:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824808 By Rob Goodier Maybe you feel you waste too much time on video games, but it's your wallet you should be worried about. Two years ago, the NRDC commissioned a  study on video game consoles . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:41:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824808 Simple Steps 2009-09-24T14:41:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820620 Tuna numbers are in decline, the result of industrial-scale trawling and long-line fishing that even has traditional fisherman in Japan arguing for the regulation of the country's industry—where . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:25:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820620 Simple Steps 2009-09-21T20:25:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815169   By Wendy Gordon While it is true the United States has some of the best drinking water in the world, a disturbing new report conducted by  The New York Times revealed that one in . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:45:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815169 Simple Steps 2009-09-16T20:45:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813204 While we’ve been enjoying summer in the Northern hemisphere, flu season has been raging in the Southern and in that time “swine” flu (or the H1N1 flu strain) has become the dominant . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:49:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813204 Simple Steps 2009-09-15T12:49:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799110 School is just about in session again. Time for a pop quiz! Take our quiz here   Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:15:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799110 Simple Steps 2009-09-03T21:15:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795016 By Rob Goodier The west branch of the Nishnabotna River runs within four miles of Ron Rosmann's farm and pastureland, so he was dismayed when he saw it among a list of dozens of watersheds in the . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:19:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795016 Simple Steps 2009-08-31T22:19:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787191 By Ashlee Bradbury Sunscreens have gone from the tan enhancers of the 70s to the cancer defense of the 00s without actually changing our desire to bake to a golden brown.  Our vanity is even . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:33:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787191 Simple Steps 2009-08-25T13:33:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778550 With  Testing the Waters , the latest report on beach pollution, NRDC rated America's most popular beaches. Now it's time to see how well you rate when it comes to protecting our ocean.   . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:57:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778550 Simple Steps 2009-08-18T18:57:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769720 By Mary Logan Barmeyer Planning a vacation can be a delicate subject if you’re trying to keep your carbon footprint low. You may have ideas for a destination with environmentally sensitive . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:40:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769720 Simple Steps 2009-08-11T13:40:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755428 By Paul McRandle Not only does every coastal state suffer from polluted and contaminated beaches but those problems resulted in more than 20,000 closing and swimming advisory days in 2008 alone—such . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755428 Simple Steps 2009-07-29T20:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753504 By Paul McRandle We clean our kitchens and bathrooms constantly—as we should—but there are easy ways to get rid of bacteria while also avoiding lung irritants like ammonia and chlorine . . . Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:57:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753504 Simple Steps 2009-07-28T13:57:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747869 If you're thinking of having a child or have one on the way, you may feel overwhelmed by everything you're supposed to know. Relax and take a moment with our quiz to see how well you're coming along. . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:43:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747869 Simple Steps 2009-07-23T16:43:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744828 By Ashlee Bradbury Whatever our plans when young, the world often has its own.  In the ongoing tough economic times, the fight against air pollution and global warming has prompted many to . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:23:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744828 Simple Steps 2009-07-21T15:23:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740631 By Paul McRandle This summer, you may be encouraging your child to spend some of their free time in artistic endeavors—but be on the lookout for unhealthy materials. Many paints and markers . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:35:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740631 Simple Steps 2009-07-17T17:35:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739093 By Wendy Gordon There is a debate brewing around the integrity of the term "organic." Much of the controversy is focused on the 5 percent of a USDA-certified organic product that can consist of . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:53:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739093 Simple Steps 2009-07-16T15:53:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731126 Green travel isn't only about the journey—it's about the destination too. Here are seven great picks, selected for sustainable practices (including least-toxic cleaners, energy and water savings, . . . Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:21:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731126 Simple Steps 2009-07-07T14:21:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724458   About 76 to 80 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur in the US annually, most as a result of eating contaminated meat. But this summer, there’s no need to char your burgers into briquettes . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:26:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724458 Simple Steps 2009-06-29T15:26:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722204   By Wendy Gordon When the conversation turns to cap and trade, is your first thought: “Oh, that will never work, it’s too complicated?” It’s true, it can . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:25:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722204 Simple Steps 2009-06-29T15:25:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719442 By Paul McRandle When I decided to join the 21st century and picked up a new iPhone, the lure of the iApp topped my list of reasons (if not excuses) to make the purchase.  And among the heap . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:56:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719442 Simple Steps 2009-06-23T18:56:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718400 By Wendy Gordon “Once you’ve tried fresh tomatoes, you’ll never go back,” Bing Wright tells me.  A neighbor in the Catskill Mountains, where frost in May and September . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:44:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718400 Simple Steps 2009-06-22T17:44:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709153 By Paul McRandle With  Fast Food Nation , Eric Schlosser introduced us to the unsettling fact that our hamburgers are composed of the meat from hundreds of cows and with  The Omnivore’s . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:39:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709153 Simple Steps 2009-06-12T14:39:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708054 By Ashlee Bradbury This weekend analog television signals are going the way of the telegraph and 78 rpm records. By now most of us have made the switch to a DVR or digital television set that can . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:44:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977708054 Simple Steps 2009-06-11T13:44:01Z