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Nicholas Kristof is an American journalist, New York Times op-ed columnist, and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. He's best known for bringing to light human rights abuses in Asia and Africa, such as the global sex trade and the conflict in Darfur. Having lived on four continents and traveled to 140 countries, he has an exceptionally diverse perspective on the world.

It is remarkable to be living in the age when what sounds like far-fetched speculation can quickly become mind-bending reality. From cell phones that do everything but walk the dog to invisibility cloaks and other coming wonders, we live in a time of virtual magic. Now comes the strangest trick yet: manmade life.

On Thursday, August 20th, I attended an event in New York City sponsored by Seventh Generation about the importance of organic feminine care and the need to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Elizabeth Howard, CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, joined gynecological oncologist Dr.

Politically, it's been a long hot summer. The healthcare reform debate is raging across the country, and members of Congress have been feeling the heat as they attend town hall meetings. But healthcare is not the only issue bubbling on the pavements this summer.

(Note: this is the third entry in my series of posts about the personal pollution that simply living in the modern world has left inside my body.

When it comes to confusion about recycling, I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Plastics. Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Plastics. Benjamin: Just how do you mean that, sir?

In a recent post, I talked about body burdens, the total accumulation inside each of us of the many pollutants and chemicals we have encountered and absorbed simply by living in the modern world.

David Bowie's song, Changes, is the main soundtrack of my life these days. Not the entire song but the chorus. I am 5 months into my first pregnancy, and every day I experience something new.

Right now in my house, we're doing what I suspect many Nation members are doing in this recessionary year: When it comes to back-to-school prep, we're reusing and repurposing what we can. And we're filling in the supply gaps with some judicious green buying that will let our daughter tread lightly on the earth when she walks into her 6th grade classroom.

We are pleased to announce that our 2008 CC Report is complete and ready for your review. We are happy to report great progress in becoming more "sustainable" in 2008. We invite you to take some time and review the report.