So I have written several times before about the pitfalls of being a bike rider in a big city. Often there are not bike lanes, traffic is rude, or worse dangerous, and the weather tends not to co-operate. The Read More …
Category: Environmentalism
What Does The Public Think Of Environmental Concerns?
By: Keith Barrett Environmental concerns are often in the news and often aired by celebrities and the public. However, the environment is a broad term and covers everything from global warming through to the quality of the air that we Read More …
Is Obama Set To Be The Worst Environmental President Ever?
As pressure mounts with the upcoming election season is President Obama on track to be the worst environmental President ever? And why are more people not talking about it? President Obama made many promises that captured the imagination of Read More …
Book Review: Omnivore's Dilemma
If you need a good starting point in your quest to understand our food system and how it relates to everything else in our history and culture, this would be a good read for you. My rating: 5 of Read More …
Farmland as a Commodity
Farmland being treated like a stock-market bid, on which savvy businessmen hope to make as much money as possible. I am often inspired by my local paper, but this article has been haunting me ever since I read Read More …
The Outdoor Space
The Outdoor Space We have been dreaming of our garden for several years, and have run into difficulties each year. We do have a back yard, but it is small and is used primarily as the playspace for the daycare Read More …
Agricultural Gag Bill Set To Be Passed In New York.
A New York Bill Targets Animal Activists And Protects Abusive Farm Practices By Large Factory Farmers. In 2009 a small group of animal activists called Mercy For Animals recorded a video at Willet Dairy in Locke, NY. I want Read More …
Bicycle Programs Could Help The Economy And Create Jobs
Investment in bike paths and infrastructure will not only improve our economy, and take our country in the right direction for our future; it is precisely the kind of investment the American people want and need. So here Read More …
Five Ways To Save Money AND The Planet
Times are hard, and sometimes so is household budgeting. So here are some tips to save you money AND save the planet! This vampire had a lot of power…over “tweens” 5) Fight “vampire power”– Vampire power Read More …
The Film "Pick Axe": An Activist Success Story!
A Heartwarming Environmental Story That Will Make You Smile; It’s One of My Favorites, Maybe It Will Be Yours Too! Pick Axe, though filmed in 1999, is a heartening film that documents the work of environmental activists taking a stand Read More …