April, 2011

Celebrating Earth Day in the Middle of the Chesapeake Bay

It’s been twenty five years since I started making the ferry trip from Crisfield, Maryland over to Smith Island – a small fishing community in the middle of the Chesapeake … Read more

Bristol Bay, Alaska

Hard Rock Mines Threaten the Nation’s Waters

Metal prices are on a tear. Both gold and silver prices recently hit all-time highs. While this is good news for investors, it should alarm anyone who cares about clean … Read more

“Fast and the Furious” 5 Reasons to like the Chevy Volt

Although Washington, DC is no Rio de Janeiro and my passenger was certainly no Vin Diesel, I was still catching eyes on a recent test drive while cruising down Pennsylvania … Read more

America’s Wild Read – An Online Book Club For Wildlife and Nature Enthusiasts

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched an exciting new project this week called WILD READ, a virtual book club meant to inspire people to connect with the outdoors and … Read more

Royal Wedding Aims to Keep Things Green

OK, so I admit it. The romantic in me has unabashedly taken over and I’m caught up in the royal wedding frenzy. While it’s not known if bride-to-be Kate Middleton … Read more

Kick ‘em Out! Be Out There Playing!

Where Did You Go? Out. Last week my boss handed me an article written about Robert Paul Smith’s Where Did You Go? Out. What Did You Do? Nothing., a best … Read more

Create Greeting Cards – You Can Plant!

Help your child make the ultimate recyclable gift card for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day Read more

Green Ribbon Schools: The Win-Win Scenario our Students Need!

Written by: Danielle Moodie-Mills and Jenna Peters [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM9kuZcz_Nw[/youtube] The U.S. Department of Education announced today the creation of the Green Ribbon Schools program, which will recognize schools that have taken … Read more

Climate Capsule: Drills, Spills, & Restoration Bills

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: One Year Later, What’s Working, and Who’s Not Quote: Gov. Christine Todd Whitman (R-NJ), former EPA administrator Economic Story of the Week: NYC … Read more

Recycling Truck

Public Attacks Are Green Attacks

Simone Lightfoot heads up regional urban initiatives for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Great Lakes Regional Center. She integrates the work of the NWF with the region’s urban green efforts … Read more