In the throes of Thanksgiving planning this past Fall, you may have skimmed world news headlines and came upon the abbreviation “COP26” and “limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (℃).”
At this time of the year in New Jersey, it’s easy to fall in love with trees. This year, in particular, the colors and shapes of the leaves have been stunning and lasted into late November/early December.
November 15th is National Recycling Day and it’s a perfect time to refine your family’s recycling practices. Are you confused about what can be recycled? Are you looking for ideas of where to recycle those difficult items?
What’s the harm with using traditional sunscreen, and what should you look for when choosing a product to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful UV rays?
What’s the harm with using traditional sunscreen, and what should you look for when choosing a product to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful UV rays?
I interviewed two local beekeepers about their practices and what got them into beekeeping. One is a Renaissance man and a great hobbyist, and the other is a Master Gardener. They shared numerous tips and tricks.
COA’s Beach Sweeps returns to coordinate another day of volunteering to keep our treasured shoreline free from litter, wash-up and other debris. This year’s sweep will be held on Saturday, April 17th, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in over 60 locations across New Jersey.
Did you know that inside air is two to five times more polluted than the outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? There are also over 81,000 registered chemicals in the U.S., found in all sorts of products, and only a fraction has been tested for human health concerns?
Spring is in the air, and for many local school students, that means getting their hands in the dirt. Participating in the cultivation of a school garden affords students opportunities that reach far beyond environmental education.
Frederic Byarm and fiancée Myeshia Arline — as part of their work with Invincible City Farms — will look to fight food insecurity in Camden and South Jersey starting in 2021.
Through a hands-on approach blending farming, land conservation and social justice, MCF is inspiring young people to become loyal land guardians, healthier people and protectors of the environment.
The issue of food waste, a byproduct of our intrinsically flawed food system, has been acutely exacerbated by the after effects of Covid-19.
