Once again, I spent a very fun Earth Day morning "teaching" at my kids' elementary school. It gave me all new appreciation for their teachers. …
Environment
Let them eat…. drugs?
A new study finds that 1 in 5 American preschoolers are obese, and another in the same journal reveals that prescriptions are way up for children with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Who has kidnapped common sense? …
Environmental Injustice: Thoughts for Earth Day 2009
Earth Day 2009 approaches. In preparation, I wanted to share some thoughts old and new, and a mini-book review. …
Tu B’Shvat – The Original Earth Day?
Tu B'Shvat is one of my all-time favorite Jewish holidays. It's not a major one, but in recent years has gained prominence as sort of a Jewish "Earth Day." I'm repeating last year's TB'S post because a) I can't say it any better this year and b) I …
The Kids Are Alright
Great NY Times piece this AM on "Eco Kids" - maybe there is hope after all. …
Green Goes Mainstream
...is the title of a cover story in Unique Opportunities magazine, featuring the Whole Child Center. …
More Nonsense from the FDA
"FDA: Baby Bottles With Bisphenol A Are Safe" is the headline of a piece sent to me this week. I feel so much better already. …
“Green Baby” Released
"Green Baby" by DK Publishing, by Susannah Marriott (with consultant editor yours truly), was released this week. …
Greening Our Schools
I've given lots of talks and have done plenty of media spots over the years. But a special local presentation this week was the most exciting appearance I've had in a long time. …
Green Day
It's Earth Day in the U.S. Lots of green happenings - probably the most ever. Green is hot, and that's a good thing. …