With warmer weather, I have been anxious to spend time in my backyard. It’s that time of year to pull out the shovels, the gardening tools, the dusty bird feeder. … Read more
May, 2011
Where’s Sammy? Take Wild Animal Baby’s Star Skunk Out for an Adventure
Sammy’s popping up all over the place! The Wild Animal Baby skunk makes an appearance in Colonial Williamsburg. Read more
Climate Capsule: Kids Sue While Congress Squabbles
This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Showdown: Drill Bills vs. Billions in Tax Perks Quote: Ken Salazar, Interior Secretary Economic Story of the Week: Pain at the Pump, Who’s … Read more
My Messy Garden: Part 2 – Going to the Nursery
The search for native plants proves challenging. Read more
Climate Crisis Fueling Mississippi River’s Historic Floods
The Mississippi River is experiencing its second “500-year flood” since 1993. That’s no freak occurrence – it’s a result of man-made carbon pollution changing our climate. “All extreme weather events … Read more
Renewable Energy Saving Lives in Afghanistan
The Wall Street Journal today reports on efforts to make U.S. troops safer by reducing dependence on fossil fuel-powered generators and batteries: Batteries make up as much as 20% of … Read more
Why Youth Are Marching and Suing Over Climate Change Inaction
Starting today, and for the next week, young people throughout the world will be conducting a series of marches and demonstrations to assert their standing on the crucial threat of … Read more
Throwing Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goals in the Trash?
Guest post by Jen Mihills. Maryland has an excellent tool for boosting clean energy in the state, and helping combat global climate change while reduce air pollution. The states Renewable … Read more
