Jessie Haas A passion for self-education is the hallmark Eric Maxfield brings to Eric’s Small Engine Service, his business on Whippoorwill Road in Thetford Center, Vermont. The business name was consciously chosen to emphasize Eric’s philosophy. “Providing top notch service … Continue reading →
David Fried There are villages. Plant villages. For centuries, people have liked to live in villages. So, have plants. They do not like to be “a lone pine,” a “single tulip,” a fern out in the wind. They like brotherhood, … Continue reading →
Roger Lohr Over 17 million Europeans are walking with special Nordic ski walking poles (all ages and all fitness levels) as a fitness activity that improves the benefits of the typical walking campaign. For those who are unfamiliar, Nordic walking … Continue reading →
David Conwell Biochar can enhance soil health, filter wastewater, improve thermal insulation, sequester carbon and more. Advantageous though it may be, biochar remains something of a mystery to many of us. Here let’s consider two of biochar’s many virtues, its … Continue reading →
Kelly Leviker Microplastics have been found throughout the human body. We compiled some resources so you can better understand how microplastics and plastic additives are entering our bodies and some tips to limit your exposure. Plastic is an emerging pollutant … Continue reading →
Dooley will continue to build upon the growth and leadership he’s brought to the clean energy nonprofit for over 20 years. Mike Haberman The clean energy nonprofit, VEIC, announced today that Matt Dooley will serve as the company’s Chief Operating … Continue reading →
The accompanying article from Grist, Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy, focuses on California’s Central Valley, because it is such a significant component of the nation’s food chain, producing one-third of the nation’s fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →
Jaiel Pulskamp I want you to imagine standing in a field surrounded by 9,000 beautiful, healthy Brussels sprout plants—months of careful planning, hard work, and abundance growing from the soil. But then, in a matter of days, relentless rain pounds … Continue reading →
David Conwell When faced with danger, we know how to warn others. If, for example, a fire breaks out, raising an alarm comes naturally. However, while living more sustainably is often a response to the danger of climate change, talking … Continue reading →
MingXiu Koh Ladybugs, known for their vibrant red and black spots on their wings, play a significant role in the natural world. Despite being commonly mistaken as “bugs,” they are more accurately classified as beetles and are known as ladybird beetles or … Continue reading →