Biodynamic is actually the next step to organic and this practice — popularised by the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (famous worldwide for his contributions to education) — is the most environment-friendly form of farming in the world today. (Friday March 10th, 2017 — Yahoo News )

Two new reports published in recent weeks add to the already large and convincing body of evidence, accumulated over more than half a century, that agricultural pesticides and other toxic chemicals are poisoning us. (Thursday March 9th, 2017 — Organic Consumers Association - Finland, Minnesota USA)

200,000 people are working in an industry that is revolutionizing the energy sector. (Thursday March 9th, 2017 — Think Progress - USA)

When John Chester, a filmmaker from California, quit his job to become a farmer, he didn't do it out of a desire to "feed the world." Instead, he says: "I'm trying to feed my neighbors — and if everyone did that, we would be able to replicate this." He is referring to Apricot Lane Farms, a 213-acre biodynamic and organic farm in Moorpark, California, that Chester runs with his wife, Molly. (Sunday March 5th, 2017 — The Guardian - UK)

The list of countries refusing Monsanto's genetically-modified crops continues to grow. Highlighting the world divide on the issue, Brazil recently refused all U.S.-grown GM crops. While we are continually force-fed genetically modified foods — since they are in approximately 80 percent of all packaged, conventional foods in grocery stores in America — other countries are refusing to import them, grow them, or sell them within their borders. (Friday March 3rd, 2017 — Healthy-Holistic-Living.com)

Waldorf schools are the rage amongst a section of the upper class. (Friday March 3rd, 2017 — Scroll.in - India)

"Achieving this certification holds us to the highest possible standard in sustainable agriculture. It is testimony to the commitment of King Estate's people to go beyond organic and do our part to protect the Earth for future generations," King Estate's CEO Ed King said. (Friday March 3rd, 2017 — The Kansas City Star - Kansas City, Missouri USA)

Kindergartners from Bright Water Waldorf School in Seattle hang out in Volunteer Park, which the school uses as a place for the children to play during recess. (Friday March 3rd, 2017 — The Seattle Times - Seattle, Washington USA)

Now there’s scientific evidence supporting eco-therapy. The Japanese practice of forest bathing is proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost the immune system, and improve overall feelings of wellbeing. (Friday March 3rd, 2017 — Quartz Media - USA)

After Nepal’s 2015 devastating earthquake, Maila Lama came up with an ingenious solution. Two years on, his village has bounced back in a most remarkable way. (Friday March 3rd, 2017 — BBC online - UK)

A new study, published in the journal Nature, describes fossilized microorganisms thought to be between 3.77 and 4.28 billion years old. They were found in Quebec, Canada's Nuvvuagittuq greenstone belt, which is home to some of Earth's most ancient rocks. Inside, researchers found the fossils of what they say are long-gone bacteria left behind during Earth's tumultuous early days. (Wednesday March 1st, 2017 — Smithsonian online -USA)

With a rich history of milestones and challenges, the Detroit Waldorf School celebrates 50 years as a unique, community-driven institution — and with record enrollment to boot (Wednesday March 1st, 2017 — Hour Detroit - Detroit, Michigan USA)

Beijing plans to invest a stunning $360 billion by 2020 in renewable generation alone, and China's energy agency says the resulting "employment will be more than 13 million people." (Tuesday February 28th, 2017 — Think Progress - USA)

This "UFO" isn't really unidentified. Its scientific name is rhopalonematid trachymedusa, a type of deep-sea jellyfish. It was filmed last week by scientists aboard the Okeanos Explorer, a NOAA ocean research ship now exploring the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. (Tuesday February 28th, 2017 — Huffington Post - USA)

Young Japanese artist,Oruha is staging another exhibit of her Mandala artworks to benefit a community school here. (Sunday February 26th, 2017 — Davao Today - Davao City, Philippines)

Waldorf education's holistic approach is embedded with ways to counteract violent behavior. Perhaps the most influential practice within this educational philosophy is the concentration placed on the development of a student's thinking, feeling and willing. (Friday February 24th, 2017 — Conway Daily Sun - North Conway, New Hampshire USA)

Abstract: The wine industry is currently shifting toward more sustainable production practices. Due to the growing globalized wine market and the increasing environmental impacts, producers have begun to pay more attention to organic and biodynamic products. Using a systematic literature review, this review aims to investigate the biodynamic production system in the viticulture and winemaking process. (Monday February 20th, 2017 — Dove Medical Press - UK)

Thanks to a partnership with Greener Partners, a nonprofit advocate for local food systems in Pennsylvania, the Deaver Wellness Farm was born at the Center. Open to patients, staff, and the public, the farm features about two dozen organic gardens, a greenhouse, a composting area, and tasting areas. Greener Partners calls it a “hands-on classroom” that patients and other visitors can use to gain greater understanding of “the role of fresh vegetables and healthy eating in preventative care.” (Monday February 20th, 2017 — Organic Authority)

Tenuta Mara, home to the biodynamic winemaker of the same name in San Clemente di Rimini, combines biodynamic agriculture with art and architecture to produce Italy’s best biodynamic wine, according to Luca Maroni’s guidebook. (Monday February 20th, 2017 — Floornature.com - Italy)

According to this theory, wine consumed on fruit and flower days will taste more vibrant, full-bodied and basically better than wine tasted on root or leaf days because of the wine's relative reaction to the moon's movements. (Monday February 20th, 2017 — Cosmopolitan UK )