A Look at Some Greenish Holidays for 2013
According to Planet Pals (www.planetpals.com), 2013 is the International Year of Water Cooperation. As I contemplate this, I have one question. Who decides …
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The Life of an Accidental Gardener
Back in the 60′s, when a farmer’s market was something you’d expect to see in a Greek village, my mother was growing produce in our backyard, …
Thinking and Recycling Outside the Box
I have a thing for cardboard. If there were a reality show called Cardboard Hoarders, I’d be on it. But I’d be the host. And instead of shaming the …
The Environmental Impacts of Flooding and How to Protect Against Them
Throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the country, communities are dealing with the many ramifications of flooding caused by Irene and …
‘Occupy Wall Street’ Protest Heads Into a Two-Week Stance
Today is Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 and the 13th day of “Occupy Wall Street.” Little has been reported by mainstream media about “Occupy Wall Street” …
The Republican Presidential Candidates: Where Do They Stand on the Environment?
As we enter the fall of 2011, the race for the presidency is well underway, and those of us in states that hold the first presidential primaries are still …
Vermi-What?
Imagine creating your own nutrient rich soil booster right in your own home, using nothing but trash, water, air and … worms? If you think that sounds crazy, …
Alternatives To Pesticide Use
According to an EPA report, over 5 billion pounds of herbicides and pesticides were used across the United States in 2007. The majority of that staggering …
Simple Sustainablility With Small Livestock
Sustainability can be described as a “closed loop system”, meaning that there is no outside input and each part of the system sustains itself and supports …
Obama’s Big Decision, and What It Means for Us
Two weeks ago, President Obama tapped into the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the first time since 2008. This reserve, located along the Gulf Coast …