Environment

When asked by the EPA what question I'd ask the public about the environment I had to respond like this:  Read More »

As I sat in my seat on the charter bus taking the group of students from my college up to Fallingwater, it was like driving back in time. The closer we got, the more nature their was and the less 'civilization.' If you ask me, we have it backwards. The peaceful sensations I experience in these 'doors to the past' give me more a sense of belonging and inner peace.  Read More »

Ever since I saw the Coca-Cola commercials as a child, I have always loved polar bears. As cubs they are cute and cuddly, and over time they turn into strong majestic creatures. Although I am older, my love for polar bears has not wavered. It has grown stronger the more I learn about them. One day I want to see polar bears in their natural habitat share my experience with my children.  Read More »

Has anyone noticed how "going green" is now a trend? This reoccured to me when I was on the bus the other day and this girl gets off and she has a Vitcoria's Secret PINK bag that says "Think Green" on it, and I was like, really? Are you ACTUALLY making ecologicaly smart decisions? Or is it just that you're following a trend.  Read More »

Everyone should follow the link below. Its all about plastic bags and how they interact with our earth. When I saw it, it broke my heart. Plastic bags should come at a price.  Read More »

On September 23, 2008 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) held a public comment session at East Pasco City High School in Dade City, Florida. Attendees at the session brought up many facts relating to the approval of a permit for a Class 1 Landfill along the Green Swamp, a protected waterbody located near the landfill site.  Read More »

Happy Resale Month, everyone! This is day 110 since I took The Pledge to buy nothing new (except consumables like toothpaste and toilet paper) for the next year. It has been more difficult than I imagined. The biggest struggle I have is, is it more important to not purchase anything new, or is it more important to be aware of environmental impact?  Read More »

I don't normally write extremely political blogs; I tend to write more about topics that influence politics, but not about the politics themselves. I do this mostly because I hate politics; I hate the way things are run, but don't have a clue how to change any of it. After all, there's not much use in complaining about something if you don't have a solution to offer.  Read More »