Michael dEstries
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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
Nice Guy Woody Harrelson Hands $600 to Homeless Woman
While random, undisclosed acts of charity are always awesome – if you’re a celebrity, someone is always going to notice. Such is the case for Woody Harrelson, who is quickly
PETA UK Celebrates Paul McCartney’s 70th Birthday
A very happy 70th birthday to Paul McCartney! The former Beatle and animal-rights crusader received a special celebratory card from PETA UK re-creating the famous Abbey Road cover. This time,
Vegan Ultramarathoner Scott Jurek Explains His Plant-Based Success
Scott Jurek likes to run. As in hundreds of miles. Back in 2010, we told you how he set a new American record by running over 165 miles during the
Lance Armstrong Denied Ironman Competition After New Charges
Lance Armstrong’s efforts to become a world Ironman champion have hit a major speed bump. The U.S. anti-doping agency (USADA) filed new charges that he doped as a Tour de France cyclist;
Olympics Opening Ceremony Gets Farm Makeover
In what’s a dramatic and unique departure from razzle-dazzle opening ceremonies of the past, London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27th will be transformed into a slice of rural British countryside. The
Did a Meteor Impact Turn Tomatoes Red?
Today I learned that juicy, delicious, red tomatoes may have gained their striking color thanks to the devastating impact of a meteorite 60-70M years ago. Yep, the fall of the
Singapore’s Solar-Powered Supertrees: I Want One
Singapore doesn’t apparently have time to wait for real giant trees to grow, so instead they’ve decided to get all high-tech fancy with what’s being called “Supertrees.” The colossal structures, ranging
