Jessie Haas Paraquat (paraquat dichloride) a potent, synthetic herbicide used primarily on apple orchards, vineyards, and corn and soybean fields, has been strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease in scientific studies. It has been banned in over 70 countries, including those … Continue reading →
David Fried Ice cream grows on trees in some places. The Hawaiian Islands are one spot where it grows well. I was helping my brother in his tropical fruit tree grove and saw these green pods. “What kind of tree … Continue reading →
Candis Best When communities talk about climate solutions, the conversation often centers on energy: solar arrays on rooftops, heat pumps replacing oil furnaces, electric vehicles rolling onto local roads. These changes are visible. They are easy to point to. But … Continue reading →
Lee Webster The first natural burial ground in New Hampshire has opened in Benton, NH, located in central Grafton County. Natural burials eliminate concrete or fiberglass vaults, employ simple cooling techniques instead of chemical embalming, and use only shrouds or … Continue reading →
David Conwell Meeting our energy needs from renewable sources is vital to preserving a healthy climate for future generations. However, under the Trump administration, the federal government has terminated the Inflation Reduction Act’s financial incentives for clean energy and even … Continue reading →
Larry Plesent Cold winters in New England mean that homes and offices are sealed up tight to keep the heat in. This also means we trap and store common air pollutants inside. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is often worse in … Continue reading →
David Fried “When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them…” – Simon and Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water The tree looks all alone. Snow is getting deeper all around it. The wind is whistling up and down its trunk. … Continue reading →
Here’s What To Do Now Unfortunately, most of the tax incentives featured in the Inflation Reduction Act for energy-efficient home upgrades expired when the ball dropped last night. But one incentive that’s sticking around through June 2026 is worth up … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →