Earth Calling: Humans, Fix Your E-Waste Problem!
When you think of the main culprit in our global waste crisis, do you think of plastic? I do, but a fierce contender is now e-waste. As we grapple with…
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9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes
Running out of gift ideas? Whether it’s the holiday season, a birthday, or any special occasion, consider giving a gift that also supports a worthy environmental cause. These green gifts…
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How to Communicate About Climate Change
What’s the most effective way to communicate about climate change so that it resonates with those who are doubtful or are skeptics? That was the main topic of a recent…
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Vote for the Planet! Your Complete Voter’s Guide
Calling all environmentalists, climate activists, tree huggers, and greenies: Vote for the Planet! Yes, I’m talking to you — that person who’s a committed and caring protector of the environment;…
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In a World Drowning in Plastic Pollution, a Surge in Plastic Production Looms
We are all addicts. Addicts of single-use plastic, that is. Most of us know about the polluting effects of continued disposable plastic use. We’ve seen the heartbreaking photos of wildlife…
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7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2020!
What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. The concept is simple: Participants are…
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Climate Change and Diseases: What’s the Connection?
Climate change and diseases. Is there a link between the two? It seems so, from my own personal observation. Over the years, for example, I’ve noticed an alarming increase in…
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Happy Virtual Earth Day! 6 Ways to Celebrate From Home
April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Sadly, we’ll be physically apart, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate — in this case — a Virtual…
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Why Protecting the Environment is as Important as Ever. What You Can Do From Home.
April 22nd. As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I and other environmental activists had been preparing eagerly to celebrate this milestone–a day that would mark the vital need for…
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Earth Day Turns 50! Is it Time for a New Vision?
Earth Day Turns 50! This big birthday has been on my mind since I participated in a sustainability conference last fall where the theme of our panel was Earth Day…
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