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Pity the Peas
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsNext time you’re pushing peas around your plate, do it gently. According to new science, peas have feelings, too. It appears that plants, by way of roots and soil, communicate with one another to relay stresses (like drought). This communication has some questioning whether eating... -
The Gift of the Pine Marten
Posted on April 23, 2012 | No CommentsWho says little people can’t do big things? Inspired by a public service announcement for Canadian nonprofit Earth Rangers, Winter Slade, a 7-year-old from London, Ontario, decided that instead of toys she’d like to save the pine marten for her birthday. Parents of kids likely... -
The Commercilization of Earth Day
Posted on April 22, 2012 | No CommentsIf you’re conflicted about the many “celebrations” of Earth Day, you are not alone. Elizabeth Rosenthal, environmental reporter for the New York Times, today covers the topic comparing the commercilization of Earth Day to that of Valentine’s Day. That Special Day: Bah, Humbug? by Elizabeth Rosenthal... -
Get Your Science On
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Philadelphia Science Festival, a ten-day, celebration of all things science, opens today. Running through April 29, the festival will feature lectures, demonstrations and exhibitions for all ages. Philadelphia has a long history of innovation, though science isn’t a topic most of us consider on... -
Earth Week Challenge Day 5
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsDay Five: Commit to Performing One Small Act As part of Earth Week the vacant lot at 1906 Chestnut Street (owned by Pearl Properties) will be transformed into a virtual garden on Friday, April 20. The project is part of NBC Universal’s Green is Universal... -
Competative Picnicking in Clark Park
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsThe Nature Conservancy is coming to Clark Park Sunday in the hopes of setting a world record. The leading conservation organization is asking people to join thousands of their friends and neighbors on Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) from noon to 4pm to attempt to... -
Earth Week Challenge Day 4
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsEarth Week Challenge Day 4: Elminate Plastic Bags Like the plastic water bottles of yesterday, eliminating plastic bags from your daily routine is another simple way to live more sustainably. A few tips and tricks to be plastic bag-free: Keep a reusable bag with you... -
Earth Week Challenge Day 3
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsDay Three: Stop Using Plastic Water Bottles Cutting plastic water bottles from your life is perhaps the most obvious and simplest way to be more sustainable this Earth Week and always. By investing in a reusable water bottle or thermos, you save not only time... -
Earth Week Challenge Day 2
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsDay Two: Become a Conservationist One of the most significant ways to decrease your negative impact on the planet is to become a conservationist (of sorts). Conserving water and energy are two simple ways to live more sustainably. Conservation is also a great way to... -
Earth Week Challenge Day 1
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsTo celebrate Earth Week 2012, we’re asking readers to particpate in a series of daily challenges. Day 1: Meatless Monday Many of you are probably already practicing this one, but for those of you who aren’t yet meatless at least once a week, consider this: One-fifth...
