by Susan | Oct 7, 2015 | Amphibian habitat loss, biodiversity, Chemicals in the Environment, Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Environmental Health, Fracking, How You Can Help, water quality
There is a lot of debate about fracking in the United States right now. There are valid arguments and scientific studies on both sides of the argument. This can make it hard to figure out who’s ultimately correct. On one hand, environmental activists argue that...
by Susan | Jun 27, 2014 | alternative energy, biodiversity, Chemicals in the Environment, Climate change and the Environment, Environmental Health, How You Can Help, Off-site conservation programs, Sustainable Choices, sustainable products, urban farming and composting
Did you know that each person produces 4.4 lbs of waste per day? Can Jersey City move towards “Zero Waste?” Yesterday, I attended the “Jersey City Moving Towards Zero Waste Conference” in City Hall and I have to say it was an eye-opening...
by Susan | Mar 25, 2010 | Chemicals in the Environment, Environmental Health
Last summer, we wrote a post, Rachel Carson’s Legacy, about troubling chemicals called endrocrine disruptors, potentially harmful to both humans and frogs, that are in herbicides and pesticides, as well as in plastic, cosmetics, and many consumer products. We...
