March, 2011

Good Jobs and Clean Energy

Marylanders are looking 10 miles off the coast for good jobs and clean energy.  The Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act is currently being considered in the General Assembly and has … Read more

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Representative Barton Defends Big Oil Yet Again

In an interview with ABC this week, Representative Barton – you may recall him as the man who apologized to BP after they spilled millions of gallons of oil into … Read more

4 Fun Projects for a Children’s Spring Garden Party

Garden-themed activities will make any birthday party blossom Read more

Car Window Bingo, Anyone?

Try These In-the-Car Activities to Keep Your Child Unplugged Read more

Sportsmen Rally on Capitol Hill to Protect the West’s Hunting and Fishing Heritage

SFRED members on Capitol Hill Everyday hunters and anglers are reaching out to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development (SFRED) are speaking to their representatives in Congress … Read more

BP: Always Sticking Up For the Little Guys

Since replacing Tony Hayward (he of yachting fame and foot-in-mouth syndrome) as BP’s chief executive, Bob Dudley has mostly stayed out of the limelight.  But Dudley stirred up memories of … Read more

New Film Highlights Overloaded Stressed-Out Kids

A new documentary film being embraced by parents and teachers alike may explain why we have a generation of kids so totally disconnected from nature. Race to Nowhere, being shown … Read more

Lake Michigan Sunset

Michigan Oil Spill Victims Voice Concerns and Frustrations

If you’re from the Great Lakes region, chances are you’ve dipped your toes in the cold waters of Lake Superior, watched the sun set over Lake Michigan or fished off … Read more

Boy munching on trowel

It’s in the dirt! Bacteria in soil may make us happier, smarter

Dirt can be good for you? That’s what recent scientific research is telling us. So — pass the mud pies! Read more

Youngsters deliver powerful message on Asian carp

Ten-year-old Thomas Ridge stepped up to the microphone at Tuesday’s government hearing on how best to keep Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and proceeded to bring down the … Read more