Stupid. Short-sighted. Ignorant. And just plain wrong. Those were the words going through my head as I watched Pres. Trump announce he wanted to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. The Accord is a voluntary agreement by every country on earth but two – Syria, and Nicaragua – to commit to reducing […]
On Saturday, April 29, tens of thousands of people will meet in Washington, D.C. and in state capitols around the US to march for jobs, justice and the climate. The People’s Climate March intends to put the Trump Administration and Congress on notice: climate change is the most serious threat the planet faces – as well […]
Is it an exaggeration to urge you to “March for Science to Save Your Life”? It is not. Anti-science agendas and policies are being forced on the American people by politicians and corporations that intentionally choose to deny the very scientific principles upon which our entire civilization is based. Rather than work in good faith to […]
320views You hate fossil fuels (coal, oil). You’re worried about climate change (who isn’t?). And you LOVE the idea of going solar (it’s great!). BUT…you have no idea how exactly solar works, what it will cost you, or how to find a reliable solar contractor who will do a great job at a reasonable cost. […]
Do your Black Friday shopping spree plans include shopping for a clothes washer, clothes dryer, dishwasher or refrigerator? If you’re buying appliances on Black Friday, whatever you buy, make sure they carry the ENERGY STAR logo. Here’s why, courtesy of Appliances Connection, a one-stop shop for appliances and a good source for suggestions on how […]
Wondering whether you should make the switch to a green home? Based on my own fabulous experience living in a green home for almost 30 years, I highly recommend it. But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s my breakdown of the 7 best benefits of a green home, with thanks to Home Improvements […]
On November 8, you can vote to stop climate change. Will you? On Friday, November 4, the Paris Agreement on climate change is set to formally go into effect. It aims to stop climate change in its tracks by significantly reducing the emissions that cause global warming while increasing the amount of energy we get from […]
Can you rap if you can’t breathe? Or if you’re trying to survive a Category 5 hurricane? Nope. In fact, you can’t do much if the air stinks, or if you’re battling catastrophic floods and winds. Reverend Lennox Yearwood, the President and CEO of the non-profit Hip Hop Caucus, gets it. That’s why he’s mobilizing the […]
