Audubon Society Continues Strong
In the past year everything from climate change to the combo of Wind and Wildlife to the loss of some habitats and the overcrowding of others, has occurred. And although…
Greenin’ Up Your Backyard or Deck (Especially Small Spaces)
Would you like to make your tiny city backyard an oasis AND a garden? Would you like to do this with recycling in mind, lessening your carbon footprint, and discover…
One Human’s Trash is Another Animal’s Treasure
Humans are working each and every day to help the environment; from discovering new energy sources to creating new companies that offer ‘green’ products and appliances. Everything is about innovation…
Clean Energy Means Jobs – Ask Walmart, Apple and State of Tennessee
And the sign said, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Twinkle. It has been eight months since Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh was elected President of the Alabama Public Service Commission over Lucy Baxley. But…
The Manatee and Ecotourism
Ecotourism is a worldwide movement, but one that hasn’t taken hold in the United States as it has in third world countries. The definition of ecotourism, according to Wikipedia, is…
37 National Parks, 37 Junior Ranger Badges (bling). Fort Fredricka Most Special
National Parks have been called “America’s Best Idea.” My family wholeheartedly agrees. For the last five years, my wife Kathy and our daughter Whitney have visited 37 National Parks and…
Do It Yourself Eco-Documentaries “Tiny” and “Truck Farm”
Some of the best environmental documentary films are so-called “DIY” (Do It Yourself) films. For example, recently, I viewed a comical and powerful independent film titled Truck Farm, which is…
Solar Power Dream Team – Ted Turner & Southern Company
Here is some welcomed news for advocates of solar energy. Ted Turner, founder of CNN and long-time environmentalist, is partnering with the Southern Company to build and buy big solar…
The Gift of Sunrises – A Father and Daughter Nature Experience
My daughter Whitney and I are morning people. We have a regular routine when we are at home. We wake up just before daylight, and most mornings, my nine-year-old daughter…
Reflections on Earth Day (From an Aging Environmentalist)
“None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.” ~Henry David Thoreau I am an environmentalist. Let me state that right up front. You see, environmentalism used to be…
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