Christmas Tree Facts-Real vs Artificial
A live Christmas tree is a smarter environmental choice than a fake Christmas tree. Guest Author Dr Leonard Perry tells us why.
Environment
Posts on how you can take simple steps to improve the environment and positively affect climate change.
Why You Should “Eat Local” At Thanksgiving And Christmas
“Eat Local” means buying everything for your holiday meals fresh from local growers, from the meats through the pies.
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Why Snow Causes More Tree Damage in Fall Than Winter
Snow that falls in October can devastate trees. Learn how you can reduce the chance of damage to your trees when a fall snowstorm strikes.
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Organic Gardening’s Physical Health, Mental Health, Financial, and Environmental Benefits
Those of us who spend time in our gardens know just how therapeutic organic gardening can be for our mental health and physical health.
Eating Locally Grown Organic Food Has Impact Beyond Your Community
Local organic and in-season food is the most ethical way to eat. That includes growing as much food as you can in an organic garden.
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Your Leaf Blower Shatters My Fortress Of Solitude
I rant about the unparalleled noise level and pollution of leaf blowers. I hope you appreciate the humor
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Michael Pollan on Why Government is Addicted to Cheap, Fast Food
Michael Pollan wrote an excellent article in The Nation, outlining the lack of real progress in reforming the broken food system in the United States.
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Maryland Is First State To Require Environmental Literacy In Schools
“Environmental Literacy” is now a requirement in the Maryland school curriculum for all students. The Far Right has flown into a rage.
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EPA: DuPont Knew Imprelis Herbicide Could Damage Trees
DuPont’s Imprelis has been banned by the EPA, suspected of killing and damaging evergreen trees. Did DuPont know about Imprelis’ toxicity?
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DuPont’s Imprelis Herbicide Suspected of Killing Evergreens
DuPont’s herbicide Imprelis, marketed as an environmentally friendly product, is suspected of killing thousands of Norway Spruce and White Pine trees.
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