Clouds. Wind. Rain. Hail. Clouds. Wind. Rain. Hail. Every day, sometime after 12, the same thing happens – and the hail finally did some damage by taking the plaster off the west-facing side of my house. The guys were here this morning replastering, but I expect it all to be removed by this afternoon’s [...]
One of the first steps to caring for our environment is getting to know and love it. For those of us who grew up playing outside until the street lights came on, this is not such an alien concept. That said, those days are gone and many kids today are missing out on the opportunities [...]
Dear EarthTalk: What are some things that children and families can do to be greener (and to provide life lessons for the kids in the process)?
There are many ways to be green around the family that are sure to rub off on the littler ones in your midst—if they don’t beat you to it, [...]
When it comes to kids, leading by example is the best way to teach them. We have all seen the studies about how many kids grow up to repeat their parents’ lives, for both good and bad, and it’s up to parents to set a good example of planetary stewardship for their kids. If [...]
