When I read the title of the book You Are Stardust by Elin Kelsey, I can't help but sing We are stardust. We are golden. And we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. This is not a book about Joni Mitchell's song "Woodstock", but an excellent children's book … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Pesticides linked to low sperm count
I have several friends that have struggled to conceive. It seems as if the problem is growing. There are even billboards now for fertility specialists. Could something in our environment be to blame? Scientists have found a "strong association" between exposure to pesticides … [Read more...]
Green Children’s Books: The Wild Weather Book
Springtime in the mountains means unpredictable weather. One day it may snow, the next day it can be 60 degrees and sunny. I don't believe in weather ruining your outdoor fun. As long as I have a dry warm place to return to, I go outside no matter the weather. The Wild … [Read more...]
The Economic Impact of Living Green
The Economic Impact of Living Green Touro University Worldwide Takes a Look at How Living Greener Can Save Money and the Planet Touro University Worldwide (TUW) recently announced the establishment of its newest program, a Bachelor of Science in Business … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Exploding Eggs!
More on the Food Safety Inspection Cuts From WaPo's WonkBlog: The Sequester: Absolutely everything you could possibly need to know, in one FAQ From ThinkProgress: Top Republican Blows Off Food Inspection Cuts Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at … [Read more...]