Richmond, BC, where Alive Publishing is located, is one of a growing number of municipalities that have banned the growth of GM crops on their soil.At alive we’ve been raising concerns about genetical
As organic foods become more popular, are they affecting our moral and altruistic tendencies?Are you one of those people who eats your organic apples while scolding others on their choice of conventio
Since alive first reported on plastic bag bans in 2008, plastic bag bans are being put in motion around the world, the most recent being LA.Back in March 2008 alive reported on the small northern comm
Though cosmetic pesticide use is banned or restricted elsewhere in Canada, a recent legislative committee in BC recommended no ban.If you had to choose between an errant weed or two in your front lawn
May 28 to June 1 is Bike to Work Week. Read about what the event is about and how to register. Its easy!Get those pedals moving. May 28 to June 1 is Bike to Work Week in BC!It’s a BC event, but Canad
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the mountain lion (or puma, cougar, and catamount, depending on where youre from).This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the mountain lion (or puma, cougar, or cata
A new study suggests that women who have positive family support and limited outside pressure to achieve the thin-is-beautiful ideal have a more positive body image.How many of us have looked in the m
A recent study finds that exercising with a partner - even a virtual one - increases motivation.Need some motivation to exercise? Try finding a partner—even a virtual one will do.A recent study conduc
Managing your personal identity at work may lead to lower workplace satisfaction.Do you find yourself managing your identity to fit in at work? You could be making it difficult on yourself and your ov
Its World Environment Day! Make environmentally conscious choices every day with the following 10 tips.In 1972 the United Nations (UN) designated June 5 as World Environment Day (WED). According to t
Wearing skinny jeans and other tight-fitting clothes may be causing a surge in a sometimes painful neurological condition called meralgia paresthetica.Do you wear skinny jeans? If you do, you might be
Tomorrow is World Oceans Day. Learn about all the amazing things the oceans do for us, and how we can help support them.Here’s some trivia for you: what generates most of the oxygen we breathe, provid
