The holidays can be like candy canes – they’re sticky, they’re sweet, with a whole lot of little surprises. But worrying about the ingredients in candy canes is the last thing any parent wants to have to think about at this time of year. Yet with the growing number of children with diabetes, obesity, allergies,…
For more on Tim’s reasoning behind voting Republican in 2012 read the Grist article linked below. It’s a scary thought. Like Hank, I still need to wrap my head around it… More on Tim DeChristopher–aka “Bidder 70″ From Grist: Letter from an imprisoned activist: Time to ‘play dirty’ for the climate’s sake Tim DeChristopher’s Peaceful…
Every time another guy asks me, “So, what do you do?” the conversation plays out in the same way. I tell him I’m a writer, and he asks, “Oh, what have you written? Who’s your publisher?” When I say, “I’m my own publisher. I’m a blogger,” you can see the look on his face change…
If you’ve been living under a rock, like I have, then you might have missed Dylan Ratigan’s mad as hell moment the first time around. If you’ve already seen it too many times, then just jump past it and read the rest of this post. If you haven’t, then take a couple of minutes and…
In the last few months, Americans submitted more than 800,000 comments in support of a new Environmental Protection Agency ruling, the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards–the first-ever national policy to curb dangerous mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. This is an unprecedented outpouring of support for cleaner air. I want to thank everyone who joined…
Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and their partner organizations are organizing a National Day of Action for August 10th, 2011: The Safer Chemicals Stroller Brigade: “Are you tired of trying to find safe products for your family? It seems every week we learn about a new toxic chemical in our homes. Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household cleaners,…
“Every day, millions of Americans suffer from the toll of toxic air in the form of asthma attacks, heart attacks, strokes and even premature death. Right now, some in Congress and special interests are trying to stop the cleanup of toxic mercury air pollution; they are encouraging the EPA to ignore scientific evidence that smog…
Time is running out, my good people. We now have only 7 days left to tell the EPA that we support their new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which could prevent tens of thousands of premature deaths and asthma attacks each year. We need to take action now to make sure that this ruling, which…
Formerly only seen in a ragged sweatsuit on the side of the soccer field, gesturing wildly at the ref and screaming instructions to his daughter’s team, Soccer Dad now focuses his steely attention on those people who endanger his kid’s health by releasing toxic pollution into our air. EcoNinjaWarriorDad has a mean green streak. He’s…
I want you for the Clean Air Act! Come join us for an online chat brainstorming how to really engage moms and dads in the fight for strong clean air regulations. I know that many of you are already working hard to be green and make the world a safer and healthier place for your…
I’m guilty of it. You’re guilty of it. In fact, most of us are guilty of it. Guilty of apathy and ignorance. Guilty of blind faith that our political representatives will have our best interests at heart. Guilty of not educating ourselves on important issues beyond what can be included in a sound bite. Guilty…
You’re all worthless and weak. Every single one of you claim that you love your children and your families so much that you would do anything for them – you would protect them, advocate for them, even die for them. But you won’t lift a finger to protect one of their most precious resources: clean…
“At Malcolm X Elementary School in Berkeley, twice per month, 400 children experience cross-disciplinary learning in the garden. It’s school under sky.” The Lunch Love Community Project is an open space documentary project by Helen De Michiel and Sophie Constantinou, produced by 30 Leaves Production, Citizen Film and Media Working Group.
Last month the Love Drop Team raised over $2,500 and boxes after boxes of goods and items to help Jill and her family get through a hard time in their lives (homelessness & financial worries). We did this in 1 month. All 400+ people came together and gave a few bucks each to impact one family’s…
I see this guy almost everywhere I go. And almost every time, he sees me as well. Well, not the same guy. But the same type of guy. Down on his luck, needing a helping hand. Not down and out, drunk or wasted, insane or mentally disturbed. He’s generally a sober guy, about my age…
