July 6th is International Kissing Day! (Yup. That’s a real thing and not something we made up in order to show you these photos.) Humans like to show affection when … Read more
Amanda Stone
Earth Day, Puglet Style
We hope you were able to get outside and celebrate Earth Day in your own outdoor way! Now that you’re back at your desk and wondering how you can celebrate and … Read more
Revisiting the Ten Plagues: 10 Invasive Species That Plague America Today
One of the most memorable parts of the Passover Seder is the recounting of the ten plagues that befell Egypt. When I was little we sang silly songs about the … Read more
The Festival of Renewable Lights
Every year Hanukkah brings the same questions: 1) How do you spell that? (the one I’m using is apparently preferred by the Library of Congress. Thanks LoC!) 2) When is … Read more
Climate Capsule: The Last Hurrah
In this last Capsule of my tenure relive the Climate adventures of Dirty the Global Warming Denying Sock Puppet. Read more
Ready to Fight the Stealth Attack on Wildlife? Part Three: Salamanders
In all of your accidental or not-so-accidental salamander sightings, have you ever seen two that were identical? With more than 500 species across the world that span the colors of … Read more
Climate Capsule: The Dog Days Are Done?
This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Despite Flawed Review, Tar Sands Pipeline Receives Temporary Rubber Stamp Quote: Mitt Romney Economic Story of the Week: Cleantech Taking Off Editorial of … Read more
Climate Capsule: Keeping it Cool and Clean
Happy August Recess Climateers! If your office is as quiet as mine take a minute to watch this trailer for an amazing new film on Climate Refugees, and check out … Read more
Spirit Bear: The Return of An Elusive Icon
To the Gitga’at First Nation and the Kitasoo/Xai’xais of Canada it has been taboo to hunt or even speak the name of the elusive spirit bear, or Kermode, for many … Read more
Climate Capsule: “Catastrophic, In Fact”
In this week’s Capsule, Senator Durbin calls out Congress for avoiding discussion of global warming while they pass legislation to cut spending on programs that clean our air and water and attempt to reduce our carbon pollution. I don’t think they heard you… Read more