Articles written by R.H. Sheldon

A new report indicates that ice in the Arctic is melting faster than expected and could raise the average sea levels by as much as five feet this century.

May 8, 2011 - R.H. Sheldon

UCLA study indicates that one of the benefits of meditation might be larger volumes of gray matter in the parts of the brain that regulate emotions and control responses.

Dec 22, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Harvard study reveals that the death rate of uninsured US adults aged 17 through 64 is much higher than for those adults who have private health insurance.

Dec 14, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

UNAIDS provides valuable facts on how HIV antiretroviral therapy can prevent the development of AIDS in HIV-positive people so they can live longer, healthier lives.

Dec 12, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

A recent BBC/GlobeScan poll of 24,071 people in 23 countries shows that climate fears are on the rise - with 64% saying that climate change is a "very serious problem."

Dec 9, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Nearly 1200 children are infected with HIV each day, many of whom end up as orphans - along with millions of other children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.

Dec 4, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Report from the World Health Organization and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS confirms that HIV infection rate has dropped significantly in past eight years.

Dec 2, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The World Health Organization provides valuable information about HIV/AIDS - one of the most significant public health challenges across the globe.

Nov 29, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

According to the World Health Organization, six easy and inexpensive steps can be taken to minimize the chances of contracting the H1N1 virus.

Oct 20, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Set in the rolling hills of Willamette Valley, the Oregon Garden offers a stunning array of plants, forests, sculptures, fountains, reflecting pools, and walking paths.

Oct 7, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Those longing to break into technical writing - or those wanting to employ more professional standards in their work - can go a long way by adopting these seven habits.

Aug 11, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Amtrak Cascades route uses Talgo trains to provide rail service between Eugene, Oregon and Vancouver, Canada, with stops in Portland, Seattle, and other Northwest cities.

Aug 9, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The U.S. Global Change Research Program releases a report describing climate change impacts on the U.S. and how the country might mitigate and adapt to the changes.

Aug 8, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Health providers, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies contribute record amounts to politicians - with Democrats receiving more than Republicans in last election cycle.

Aug 7, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The Solar Living Institute helps California address the challenges in climate change and energy consumption, while providing essential skills to at-risk young adults.

Jun 1, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Just north of San Francisco, on the western edge of Marin County, Point Reyes National Seashore provides an abundance of outdoor activities amid spectacular surroundings.

Jun 1, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

A family of four covered by employer-sponsored health insurance now incurs $16,771 per year in medical expenses, which represents a 7.4% increase over 2008 costs.

May 31, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Northwest states of the USA spent an all-time high of $30 billion on fossil fuel in 2008 and used the equivalent of two gallons of gasoline per person per day.

May 29, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Private health insurance fails to protect many cancer patients from huge medical debt and can affect their ability to access care.

May 28, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Nestled between Point Reyes National Seashore and the Olema Marsh, Morning Glory Cottage offers a slice of paradise amid sheep, ducks, hens, and one very proud rooster.

May 28, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The Commonwealth Fund's scorecard on the U.S. health system finds broad evidence of inefficient and inequitable care, as the overall system continues to lose ground.

Apr 4, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

As the oceans absorb more CO2, the water's chemistry is beginning to shift, which could severely impact marine organisms, food webs, fisheries, and biodiversity.

Mar 29, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Pema Chödrön stresses the importance of the four limitless qualities to help dissolve the barriers that perpetuate the suffering of all living creatures.

Mar 23, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The Buddha's message of impermanence can reveal many truths and lead to a fundamental understanding of the nature of the universe.

Mar 21, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

According to Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, people who look deeply can discover the nutriments that feed them, nutriments that can lead to happiness or suffering.

Mar 7, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Human-induced climate change can lead to a millennium of higher atmospheric temperatures, lower dry-season rainfall, and increased land loss as oceans continue to rise.

Mar 1, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Thich Nhat Hanh believes that meditation must include shamatha - stopping, calming, and resting - for individuals, communities, and nations to achieve a state of healing.

Feb 28, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

New study indicates that ocean acidification is accelerating in some regions at a greater-than-expected rate, leading to possible shifts in specie habitats.

Feb 22, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Latest research paints a grim picture of receding glaciers, melting ice shelves, and dried-up rivers - leaving millions around the globe without water.

Feb 7, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Over 200 species of plants and animals in the Tillamook Rainforest and North Coast regions face loss of habitat and the impacts of industry and agriculture.

Jan 25, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The Center for Biological Diversity reports that about 15,000 medicinal plants across the globe are at risk from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and big business.

Jan 10, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Seattle might be known for its rain and coffee, but it's the public restrooms that have got folks talking, especially five that rank among their favorites.

Oct 25, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

For those in search of solitary riversides, serene hiking trails, and extraordinary vistas, there's no place like the Northwest's Cascade Mountains in the fall.

Oct 19, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

Since the year 2000, out-of-pocket health care costs have driven millions of Americans to financial ruin, including those covered by health insurance.

Oct 14, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

As premiums, deductibles, and co-pays rise, the underinsured either go in debt or forego needed treatment, adding more strain to an already overtaxed health care system.

Oct 13, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

While over 46 million Americans remain uninsured and millions more underinsured, members of Congress receive health-related services that many in the U.S. will never see.

Oct 11, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

Soaring high above San Francisco, Telegraph Hill offers astonishing views of the city and the Bay, as wild parrots screech and the scent of eucalyptus fills the air.

Oct 8, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

As the climate changes and temperatures rise, the whitebark pines in Crater Lake National Park grow increasingly susceptible to mountain pine beetle infestations.

Oct 2, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

Surrounded by towering redwoods and glistening hillsides, boon hotel + spa offers a peaceful green oasis close to wine country, Pacific shores, and the Russian River.

Sep 16, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

Dr. Richard A. Feely told a U.S. government subcommittee that predicted changes in ocean chemistry from the absorption of carbon dioxide could pose significant risks.

Sep 7, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon