Michael dEstries

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Bio

Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

Articles

Ian Somerhalder Urges Justin Bieber to Set Good Example with Monkey

in Animals, Causes, News, Top News

Since she was confiscated by German customs officials on March 28th, Mally the baby capuchin has received absolutely zero personal interest from her former owner Justin Bieber. I say former

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Unstoppable Crazy Ants Invade Southeast U.S.

in Causes, Environment, News, Top News

If the thought of meningitis-carrying, home-eating, giant land snails or mosquitoes the size of quarters isn’t enough to make you reconsider leaving Florida – perhaps a creature known as the “crazy ant”

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What in the World is Jackfruit?

in Eats, News, Recipes, Top News, Vegan

Have you heard about jackfruit – the all-natural plant ingredient that’s been popping up in vegan and vegetarian dishes around the nation? Yea – me either. But let’s check out

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Eco Art Auction Raises Stunning $38 Million

in Causes, Environment, Featured, News

It was a dazzling show of wealth and art that even the Great Gatsby would have appreciated. On Monday evening, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christie’s Auction House played host to billionaires,

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‘Les Miserables’ Costume Director Talks Anne Hathaway’s Vegan Wishes

in Entertainment, Film/TV, News, Top News

Want to know just how strict Anne Hathaway is with her vegan lifestyle? It was the very first thing she brought up on the set of “Les Miserables.” “When she

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Live Falcon Cam Now Features Baby Falcons!

in Animals, Causes, News, Top News

Thanks to the clever folks at UMass Amherst, we now have an awesome new live view of a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons and their newly hatched chicks. The nest,

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Giant Deadly African Land Snails Are Not Invading Texas – Just Florida

in Animals, Causes, News, Top News

Calm thy panicked hearts, residents of Texas – the giant, sometimes deadly, don’t-ever-pick-it-up African Land Snail is apparently not coming (slowly) for you and your family. Media reports days ago

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