Table of Contents

March cover: Panda

Editorial

Our choices matter - add your voice


Global ecology

25 Messages from wildlife
These 25 messages we've received from wildlife over the last 25 years have a message - if we're ready to listen.

The question of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development: nine experts, from a rancher to a president of Costa Rica, help define what it is and how we can get there.


Health

Keen on kamut: handling food allergies
Alternative grains provide a safe, healthy alternative for those with sensitivity to wheat and other common foodstuffs.

Daily habits - mouthing off
The simple things we do every day - like brushing our teeth - often don't occur as possibilities for environmental action. Here's a closer look.


Local ecology

San Diego's clean water wars: reports from the front lines
An update on the struggle between local supporters and opponents of the Clean Water Act.


San Diego Earth Day

Volunteer for Earth Day
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Earth Day, There's lots to do this Earth Month, and you can help.

Avoid parking hassles - use the EarthFair Shuttle

An evening for a Very Important Planet

Public invited to "EARTHIE" Awards
First annual award honor local businesses making a difference.

An Earth Day message from Mayor Golding

Peter Max to present posters
Probably the best known artist from the 60's is back as official Earth Day artist.

Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson to speak

Dr. Vogel shares wisdom of the Himalayas

The truth about cotton
Buying organically-grown cotton can make a big difference for the environment.


Recycling

The economics of recycling


Observations from the edge

"A" is for Action
Our eco-radical is concerned about our constant exposure to chlorine