If you’re still grilling with charcoal, I’ve only got one question for you: Why? Most grills use either natural gas, propane, charcoal, or electricity. Of these options, charcoal emits more carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and soot than any of the others. “Charcoal grills and lighter fluid also contribute more to ground-level ozone [smog]”, says Ana […]
I took her camping; she took her iPod.
We started taking our kids camping when they were both still in diapers. They were used to playing outside anyway, so camping seemed normal, only better, since they got to sleep in a tent and roast marshmallows around a live fire. By the time they were five and seven, they could hike all day — […]
What About the INSIDE Air You Breathe? 5 Steps to Keeping it Clean.
We spend at least 85% of our time breathing indoor air, yet we spend 85% of our time worrying about outdoor air pollution! I asked Lori Denis (photo below right)for ideas on simple steps that keep the air inside fresh and clean. She should know. She’s the star of HGTV’s “The Real Designing Women” and […]
My County Finally Did It! What About Yours? Our New Plastic Bag “Tax.”
Last week, the County Council for Montgomery County, MD, where I live, finally voted to start charging consumers a nickel for each plastic or paper single-use bag they take at the check-out counter. The new environmental law, which goes into effect January 1, 2012, is designed to help get rid of the billions of horrible, […]
It’s Arbor Day. Can’t you plant just one tree?
Sure you can. Here’s how: 1) Scope out possible planting locations. Trees need room for both branches and roots to spread out, so adequate space is key. So is good soil. Is yours loose and loamy, or dense and full of clay? And what about water? Is your spot high and dry or low and prone […]
What Do Kids “Calculate” When It Comes to Conservation? It’s Not $$$!
For Earth Day, author Terra Wellington offers this guest post brimming with suggestions on how to get closer to nature with your kids. You’ll find other great ideas in her new book, The Mom’s Guide to Growing Your Family Green: Saving the Earth Begins at Home. “One of the sweetest things about children is that […]
“Inception” and “The Adjustment Bureau” Ain’t Got Nothin’ on the New Disney Movie
Matt Damon and Leo DiCaprio move over. Sita, cheetah mother, gets my vote for “action hero” when it comes to thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. “African Cats,” Sita’s star vehicle and this year’s Earth Day release by DisneyNature, doesn’t at first seem like an obvious nail-biter. Gorgeous shots of Kenya’s extraordinary Masai […]
Recycling Electronics Just Got Easier
Tired of how inconvenient it can be to recycle your computer, cell phone, laptop, MP3 player or PDA? A new ECycling Leadership Initiative will make it easier for you to find more than 5,000 recycling locations around the country so you can keep your e-waste out of the trash. Consumer electronics industry leaders have launched this […]
