Weed Killer Roundup is Turning Up in Hummus
A new study by Environmental Working Group reveals that small amounts of the toxic pesticide glyphosate are turning up in popular brands of hummus, including Sabra and Whole Foods. The... Read More
A new study by Environmental Working Group reveals that small amounts of the toxic pesticide glyphosate are turning up in popular brands of hummus, including Sabra and Whole Foods. The... Read More
Most Americans don’t have the information they need to effectively reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to new research. You might be one of them. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/30/climate/climate-footprint-quiz.html
This is a delightful video with lots of interesting facts about hummingbirds:
A Helpful Hint for Dealing With Smoke Inside Your Home- Simmer a pot of water on the stove with some cedar, fir, thyme, sage, rosemary, or any combination. It helps... Read More
Disintegrating plastic trash and microfiber output in our waste water can kill marine animals and birds and end up in the fish we eat. Besides reducing single use plastic such... Read More
Governor Newsom signed a state budget containing big wins for parks! California’s 2020-21 state budget, signed into law on July 2, represents a significant shift from previous versions, which included... Read More
Back in February–in what seems like another world entirely–Debra Constantine and I traveled to a wet and windy Washington D.C. to attend GCA’s 37th National Affairs and Legislation Conference (NAL).... Read More
Pop-up Farmer’s Market open every Tuesday from 10am – 8pm in the garage @ 1038 Ashmount Ave (off Crocker) in Piedmont In order to make this wonderful market as safe... Read More
Below are the organizations the Conservation Committee will donate to this year. In response to a suggestion from one of our committee members, we’ve decided to direct larger donations to... Read More
Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours. Bacterial enzyme originally found in compost can be used to make high-quality new bottles. Read in The Guardian: The Guppyfriend... Read More
Put down that veggie burger. These farmers say their cows can solve the climate crisis Effective grazing systems put more carbon in the soil Conventional thinking says that cows are... Read More
Better access to nature, even just your local park, helps people and the planet. Excerpts from the article posted on HuffPost: Study after study finds that spending time in nature... Read More