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Little Things Can Make a BIG Impression
I didn’t grow up gardening a lot, my parents never really talked to me about global warming, and I don’t regularly hike or mountain climb. Regardless, I have developed an overwhelming love and connection to the great outdoors. There are… Read more >
Electric cars: It’s time to put our foot down …on the accelerator
We’re well into the political “silly season” so perhaps it’s not so surprising that we’re seeing a rash of EV naysaying in the press. But it’s particularly crazy now, when cities, consumers, automakers, energy and appliance companies are steaming ahead… Read more >
Moving People out of Floodplains to Protect Them and Wildlife
Rising Water At first the rains come as a light drizzle, tapping out a soothing melody on rooftops and windowpanes. Soon the tempo quickens to a loud drum beat of impending danger. As the rain falls harder and harder the… Read more >
$1.00 a gallon … when you fill up at the plug
Last week the new Ford Focus Electric received its official fuel economy rating from EPA…105 miles per gallon equivalent! At 110 MPGe city and 99 MPGe highway, that makes it the most fuel efficient 5-passenger car on the road (the… Read more >
Take a “LEAP!” How to Build an Urban Garden—No Experience Necessary
A Wildlife-Friendly DMV Garden Edition and Contest (see very bottom for details) Wildlife-Friendly DMV connects wildlife enthusiasts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to local wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation. I will share with you the wildlife… Read more >
Real ‘White House’ Wives: First Ladies Put Planet First
While the “Real Housewives of DC” occupy their days with dry cleaning, diamonds, and drinking, our nation’s First Ladies have more significant items on their daily to-do lists. On the day that honors our nation’s first men, let’s acknowledge a… Read more >
The End of the Plastic Bag in Seattle
The Seattle City Council recently voted unanimously to implement a ban on plastic bags in the City of Seattle due to the environmental harm that plastic bags can have and their negative impact on wildlife. Aquatic animals such as fish,… Read more >
The Top 10 Dumbest Things Congress Did in 2011 (And How You Can Get Smart)
How bad was 2011 for America’s wildlife, air, water, land and public health? After taking 191 anti-conservation votes, even the House of Representatives’ own members called it ”the most anti-environment House in the history of Congress.” That’s not to say the… Read more >
3 Cheerful Eco-Friendly Tips to Brighten the Darkest Days of the Year
Try these three easy eco-friendly tips to brighten your day! 1. Purchase live trees, flowers, and plants instead of cut varieties Beautiful bouquets of flowers are hard to resist, especially in winter when it seems so little is blooming. But, there are… Read more >
The Festival of Renewable Lights
Every year Hanukkah brings the same questions: 1) How do you spell that? (the one I’m using is apparently preferred by the Library of Congress. Thanks LoC!) 2) When is that again? Funnily enough, I can’t recall anyone ever asking… Read more >
