January 2012
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Tell Congress Not To Slash Funding For Wildlife... →
Petition through Defenders of Wildlife
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President Obama rejects the Keystone XL Pipeline
The plan, in it’s current form, is rejected and no longer on the table - not to say it won’t be revived in the future, but cheers for not rushing into an ill-advised energy project.
A round up of a few articles:
Keystone XL Pipeline: Obama Administration Announcing It Will Not Go Forward With Controversial Plan (Huffington Post) Thank President Obama for rejecting the pipeline...
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Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
parkrangerlindsay:
Great info! Fee-free weekend starts tomorrow!
eacutpa:
Mark your calendar for these fee-free dates in 2012:
January 14-16 Martin Luther King Jr. weekend
April 21-29 National Park Week
June 9 Get Outdoors Day
September 29 National Public Lands Day
November 10-12 Veterans Day weekend
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December 2011
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Keystone Oil Sands Pipeline Update
A rundown:
The proposed pipeline would run 1700 miles from Canadian tar sands through the US to refineries on the Gulf Coast
Construction would take ~2 years, running pipeline from Alberta, through the center of the US, to the Gulf
Production rate of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, expected to be in operation for 100 years
Proponents claim the pipeline will reduce US reliance on oil from...
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Get one, give one
Lots of people are familiar with Tom’s One for One project, where for every pair of Tom’s shoes purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need. Tom’s is a great company and definitely worth supporting.
I just found out that Airwalk is doing a similar project, called “The Good Shoe Project”, through the end of this year - their “Hope” shoe has a similar...
November 2011
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“But the national parks belong to everyone. To the people. To all of us. The...”
– Edward Abbey
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Keystone Pipeline delayed for further review →
Obama administration delays the Keystone Pipeline project until 2013 for further review - a small victory but we can’t let the opposition die down during this delay.
“If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich...”
– Edward O. Wilson (via lukiasmiles)
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October 2011
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Petition to help the dunes sagebrush lizard get... →
Oil and gas projects are threatening this species’ habitat. Help ensure protection for this rare dunes lizard, found in NM and TX.
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Careers in Ecology: Field Biologist
Field biologists spend most of their time off the beaten path, collecting data in remote locations and harsh conditions. Though that may not sound enticing to everyone, it’s an exciting and rewarding career for those who choose it. The nomadic life and spartan living can be hard, but the chance to study natural places and contribute to conservation initiatives is an amazing opportunity to...
September 2011
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Detox is SEO hot right now →
Nike, Adidas, Puma, and H&M have committed to clean up their acts in response to Greenpeace’s detox campaign. They have pledged to reduce and eventually phase out toxic chemical use and waste from start to finish of production, helping to ensure cleaner drinking water worldwide.
Click the link above to learn more; reblog or link on your own site to help Greenpeace rise in search engine...
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Increased protection for endangered sea turtles →
Loggerhead turtles have been separated into 9 distinct population segments, based on geography. This allows each segment to be listed under the ESA, and receive tailored research and conservation efforts.
Good news for loggerhead turtles, as well as the strength of the Endangered Species Act during the Obama administration.
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August 2011
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Reduce Your Junk Mail
Here are a few sites you can visit to reduce your junk mail and save some trees! These sites will remove you from catalog and credit offer mailings for one year (after that you’ll have to go on the site again to renew your opt-out).
Catalog Choice - opt out of catalog mailings
OptOutPrescreen - opt out of all credit card and service offers
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Nike accepts Greenpeace challenge to commit to a... →
I don’t particularly endorse Nike over any other sports brand, but eco-friendliness is definitely something to keep in mind when shopping for any product. If you can find a used product at your local thrift store, that’s the most earth friendly way to go. If you have to buy new, do try to think of the impact of your purchase: how was it manufactured? How long can you use it for? Is it...
June 2011
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Desert tortoise comes under fire from 'Sheriff'... →
I understand and support the idea of the government trying to save money - but keeping the public informed and interested in conservation work is incredibly important!
The desert tortoise website (deserttortoise.gov) is beautifully designed and full of information - take a minute to check it out, and learn about one of America’s unique reptiles. The desert tortoise is just one of dozens of...
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Road Trip Season
Summer is here! What better way to spend summer vacation than by road tripping to points unknown? In today’s economy, road trips are an economical alternative to costly flights to exotic destinations (but just as adventurous and fun!).
Even though we’ve heard it a million times, following some basic tips can really save on gas consumption during your summer road-tripping. Hopefully...
April 2011
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National Park Week, April 16-24
In honor of Earth Day, April 22, there are a whole bunch of free events going on at national parks in the US.
Get out and enjoy some of the greatest wilderness sites in the country! There are over 394 national parks, and admission is free to over 100 parks during this week. Find events at the park nearest you and explore something new outdoors this spring!
National Park Week, April 16-24
January 2011
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No Impact Man
The premise: A New York man decides to go “no impact” for a year to learn where the limits of living well and living sustainably lie, and taking his wife and small daughter along. They go through phases of reducing trash, giving up most modes of transportation, turning off their electricity, and much more.
Although I don’t agree with all of the endeavors (public and private)...
December 2010
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GretaGuide: That bottle is S'well →
gretagirlguide:
Do you know the plastic bottle stats?
- Americans buy an estimated 29.8 billion plastic water bottles every year.
- Nearly eight out of every 10 bottles will end up in a landfill.
- Less than 1 percent of all plastics is recycled. Therefore, almost all plastics are incinerated…
October 2010
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Boston Vegetarian Food Festival October 30-31 →
This free, two-day event hosted by the Boston Vegetarian Society promises not to disappoint! Free cooking demonstrations (and samples!), speakers, book signings, local, national and international vendors, and more.
It’s at the Reggie Lewis Center, check out the link above for hours, directions, and more information!
July 2010
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Conservation issue: Amphibians in crisis
Here’s a post from a while back, related to the previous post on amphibian conservation action: We’ve had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic, accomplished amphibian researcher over the past few days, Dante Fenolio. Aside from being an active amphibian conservation leader, Dr. Fenolio is also an accomplished photographer, and he uses his knowledge, his art, and his dynamic personality to...
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Save the frogs →
I saw an eye opening talk recently by Tyrone Hayes, a professor of biology at Berkeley. The talk centered on the shocking effects that common agricultural chemicals have on frogs - and a number of other species, including humans. The above link is a legitimate agency raising awareness about worldwide amphibian declines, and has lots more information if you are interested, including a petition to...
June 2010
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Fruits and vegetables with high pesticide loads →
Refresher on which produce typically contains high levels of pesticides, and should be bought organically grown when possible. The link also has a list of fruits and veggies that don’t typically contain pesticides; which can safely be bought non-organic to save a little money.
May 2010
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It's growing season!
After a long winter and some serious tree removal, I’m excited to get a real plot started this year!
Whether you’re container gardening or planting a huge crop, it just feels good to get out there, get dirty, and grow some vegetables for yourself (and half of the neighborhood if your plants do well!).
Most places are warm enough by now to start from seed, but here in the Northeast...
April 2010
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First US National Wind Farm Approved for Nantucket... →
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