Tag Archives: green
Unique Tips To Be More Green In 2018
I have some new ideas for you. If you can’t give up the occasional Starbucks, (me neither), it’s ok. Caring for our environment is not about being perfect it’s about doing all you can to reduce your ecological impact. I’m … Continue reading
A Little Nudge In The Right Direction
The start of the new year always has a powerful buzz of optimism. There’s plenty around us to nudge us in the right positive direction of improving our personal health and happiness. Our community inside and outside our homes can … Continue reading
Environmentalists Must Bridge The Science Knowledge Gap
Amidst the recent strange political environment, the job of an environmentalist has become increasingly arduous. In the first few weeks of the fall semester teaching Environmental Biology at Mountain View College, I’ve noticed an increase in political questions lending themselves … Continue reading
You Can Help Monarch Butterflies And Other Pollinators
Quick, go look out your window! The fourth generation of monarch butterflies have emerged and they are feeding all over Dallas. This last generation of monarchs (for the year) are feeding heavily in preparation for their upcoming extensive migration. These … Continue reading
October Is Walk To School Month!
More than 4,000 schools across the nation were registered for the annual Walk to School Day on Oct. 5. Only three of these schools were located in Dallas (Wallace Elementary, Parkhill Junior High and Brentfield Elementary). The number of students … Continue reading
The Dakota Access Pipeline
When you fill up your car with gas today, give yourself a second to think beyond the immediacy of what you’re doing. There is a battle going on in the U.S. over another oil pipeline that needs your attention. It … Continue reading
Avocados Come At A Price
Growing up I remember avocados being something you rarely saw in the grocery store, and when you did, they were often extremely expensive. Now avocados are in stores year round and often times priced at less than a dollar a … Continue reading
Save Money And The Environment This Back To School Season
A little late for many of you as your school (of kid’s school) started already, but I start back to in person teaching on Monday! I haven’t bought anything for the semester yet, but I have been eyeing a few … Continue reading
Yoga And The Environment
I have another confession. I’ve been attending a yoga studio here in Dallas since April. It’s not something I thought I would ever do, mainly because of the price tag, but three months later, I’m hooked. It started out as … Continue reading
100th Environmental Column Milestone!
This is my 100th article/column for Katy Trail Weekly! I’ve covered a variety of environmental issues that relate to our everyday lives: from water issues, cosmetics, moving, overpopulation, toiletries, viruses, hunting, tea, nuclear energy and many more. If you’re wondering … Continue reading