The Sustainable Endowments Institute's new green rankings are out, and there is some good news: With all the focus on sustainability in higher education over the past few years, grades … Read more
October, 2009
Be Out There: Seven Safe Ways For Kids To Have More Outdoor Play Time
Today's parents are concerned about the safety of their children when they are playing outdoors. There is more traffic on the streets and more worries about other harms befalling them such … Read more
Interview at Lightning 100 in Nashville
I was interviewed today by Lightning 100 WRLT in Nashville in advance of my book presentation and signing at Lipscomb University Tuesday at 7 pm. Lipscomb understands that students across … Read more
Be Out There: The Ten Reasons Parents Should Care About Outdoor Time For Kids
The National Wildlife Federation’s new Be Out There Campaign aims to educate tens of million of U.S. moms and dads on the importance of helping their kids have more time outdoors and providing tools to do so. Read more
Old Fashioned, Bipartisan Leadership
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Kerry (D-MA) are showing old-fashioned and responsible, bipartisan leadership to protect our planet. In their joint Op-Ed Yes We Can (Pass Climate Legislation) in … Read more
October 11: Have You Hugged Your Wildlife Refuge Today?
National Wildlife Refuge Week started today–a great time of year to get outdoors and the natural world. In a press release about the Week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said: “President Teddy … Read more
Northwest Coast’s Ocean “Dead Zone” Is Climate-Induced
Researchers have determined that the summer “dead zone” that occurs along the northwest U.S. coast is becoming permanent and is due to warming climate. A dead zone in oceans and bays is … Read more
Obama Nobel Peace Prize Timely Reminder of Global Opportunity to Confront Climate Change
Here is my response to the announcement of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize today: “I congratulate President Obama for receiving the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. The award notes the importance … Read more
