Looking for something fun to do with your family and friends this weekend? Wish you could get your kids away from the computer and TV and outside for some unstructured … Read more
June, 2008
On Global Warming and the Catastrophic Flooding in the Central U.S.
As so many grapple with catastrophic flooding in the central United States, my thoughts and prayers are with those in harm’s way. The big picture is that global warming is … Read more
Victory for No Child Left Inside
This week, we had a significant victory for getting kids outdoors. With significant bipartisan support, the House Committee on Education and Labor approved the No Child Left Inside Act. This … Read more
Moving Past the Low-hanging Fruit at University of Missouri
One of our Chill Out! competition winners, the University of Missouri, has accomplished the admiral task of reducing their energy use by 19% per square foot since 1990, while still … Read more
Remodeling the Commercial Kitchen at Kendall College
A quick scan through your house reveals a few truths about the energy costs of your appliances. In many homes, the most constant energy drain comes from the direction of … Read more
Joint Science Academies’ Statement Highlights Mounting Urgency
A new, landmark statement from the United States National Academy of Sciences and the science academies of 12 other nations was recently released. The statement, entitled Joint Science Academies’ Statement: … Read more
Preserving habitats on campus
Being part of National Wildlife Federation, those of us at Campus Ecology talk a lot about wildlife habitats. Not only are we invested in maintaining biological diversity and preserving the … Read more
