Here’s How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change in an Era of Climate Crisis | Good Housekeeping
As the mother of a 1-year-old, there are days I read the latest climate report and want to sit on the floor and sob — but that wouldn’t be particularly useful or practical with an active toddler. More than anything, I want my daughter to grow into a happy, kind, successful person, and in order for her to do that on a planet that is getting hotter, she’ll need skills that will make her as resilient to the climate crisis as possible.
Tourist Destinations and Climate Change: How to Travel Respectfully| Teen Vogue
With lots of sandy places to spread a towel, shipwreck diving sites, and waves begging to be surfed, the Outer Banks of North Carolina have all the ingredients for a dreamy beach vacation. Yet, the people who live in this sought-after summer destination are communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
As Temperatures Rise, a Push to Revamp Schools’ Outdoor Spaces | U.S. News & World Report
Nature offers a different approach to playgrounds and schoolyards in the era of climate change.
From Jane to the Octonauts, children’s TV is taking on the climate crisis | Grist
Experts say these shows can help parents talk about a thorny subject — and inspire hope.
Meet the Science Moms Working To Save The Planet For Future Generations | Parents
A group of 11 scientists and moms joined forces to fight climate change and save the planet for their kids. Here’s what you can do to help.
Meet The Modern Farmers Creating Public Oyster Gardens| Modern Farmer
South Fork Sea Farmers helps families grow their own oysters and see the importance of sustainable marine aquaculture up close.
The Joy and Existential Dread of Living with Radiators | Weathered
As the afternoon sky turns gold and the sunlight shining through the windows dims, a gentle pssss sound fills the air of my early-1900s home. The radiators are turning on, bringing heat and a tactile warmth with them.
Admittedly when I brought my home six years ago, I overlooked the radiators. Their existence didn’t even register during my initial tours of the house. In the years since, I’ve become caught in a tumultuous, love-hate relationship with them. There’s something charmingly nostalgic about radiators; their old-timey cast iron curtains, the soft hiss and clunks while they’re hard at work. Yet they’re also a constant reminder of the climate crisis and the challenges of avoiding doom.
The Oyster Farmers Working to Address Aquaculture’s Big Plastics Problem | Modern Farmer
Biting into a fresh, raw oyster is like kissing the sea. You taste the salt water, and can almost feel the ocean breeze. Each oyster is unique, distinct, and a direct result of where and how it grows, and who grows it. But until recently, not much thought was given to the impact of the gear—often plastic—used in the process.
From holding cages to flotation buoys to the packaging that brings oysters from farm to restaurant or shop, much of the gear that makes oyster farming feasible is made of plastics.
Some Climate Change Experts Are Choosing To Have Children. These Are The Reasons Why. | Insider
The climate crisis is making many people reconsider whether they want to bring children into the world. Some climatologists, however, are choosing to have kids.
A Choice to be Car-Free Leads to a Community Tree Initiative | The Day
Unless it’s raining, snowing or below 20 degrees, Maggie Redfern rides her bike to work. The New London resident and assistant director of Connecticut College Arboretum doesn’t own a car.
After Years of Environmentalism, a Decision to Add Solar | The Day
Drive through a residential neighborhood these days, and chances are you’ll see at least one, if not several, homes with solar panels adorning the roofs. As the cost of solar energy has declined, more and more homeowners, like Arline and Jeff Culp, have added panels to their properties.
Drop by Drop, Vivian Zoe Saves Water | The Day
The child of German refugees who survived a concentration camp and the Holocaust, Vivian Zoe grew up wasting nothing. Her parents grew their own food and saved and reused what they could, instilling a mindset she follows today.
Reducing Waste One Plastic Container at a Time | The Day
Mystic resident Jason Hine can remember the exact moment he decided he had to do anything and everything he could to fight climate change.
Parenting in a Time of Climate Crisis | The Day
‘There is no way I can parent without acknowledging the impact the climate crisis will have on the life of my child.’
Stonington Resident Tries to Eat With the Climate in Mind | The Day
Pay attention while driving along Briar Patch Road, and you’ll spy a food donation bin. Doug Rice set it outside his driveway to collect food for the New London Community Meal Center years ago.
Here’s Why the Bat House is Becoming a Thing | Architectural Digest
Two little eyes peer up at a tiny wooden box, eagerly searching for signs of bats. My 3-year-old daughter does this several times a week even though I’ve told her it’d be months before a bat likely finds the bat house and decides to nest.
It might seem odd to want to attract bats to your yard, but those little winged mammals are pretty special creatures.
These Companies Will Do the Beekeeping For You | Modern Farmer
Maintaining a beehive can be tricky and time-consuming, but these companies make it easy—and enjoyable—to participate in an act of environmental stewardship.
Can Milk Be Climate-Neutral? | Modern Farmer
A growing number of dairy companies are trying to be climate-neutral, but is there a right way to get there?
Meet the Ranchers Working to Sustain the World’s Largest Elk Population | Modern Farmer
At this Colorado ranch, elk are a benefit.
How to Map the Sounds in Your Garden (And Why You Should) | Modern Farmer
Sound mapping can help you unplug and connect with the natural world.
Backyard Detectives | The Day Magazine
Tracking wildlife through footprints in the snow.
Cider Makers Are Betting on Foraged Apples for Climate Resilience | Civil Eats
For years, upstate New York’s small-scale cider makers have foraged wild apples. Now they see the benefits of incorporating wild varieties into their orchards.
The Existential Dread of Supermarket Shopping | Nervous Wreckage
Bone tired after nearly 18 hours of traveling with a 3-year-old, I slowly climbed up the 3 flights of stairs to our home away from home for the next 30 days, dropped the bags and then forced us to go back down the stairs and walk 5-minutes to the supermarket.
Here’s What the Wildfires Mean for Your Glass of California Wine | Martha Stewart
As some of the steps to maintain the quality of their wines and to avoid losing their harvest to fire, winemakers are adjusting how they plant vines and how their wineries are built.
Will Regenerative Agriculture Change How We Grocery Shop?| Food52
Learn the history behind the bountiful buzzword making its way onto food labels.
What Foods Have the Biggest Carbon Impact? | Martha Stewart Living
We exchanged those plastic supermarket bags for reusable totes years ago; we’re working on using less plastic in our kitchens and reducing our food waste. We’ve even tried to eat more plants, but as the climate crisis intensifies, we know there’s more we can do. Food production is a significant contributor to climate change, and food accounts for anywhere from 10 to 30 percent of a household’s carbon footprint. Yet, not all food is created equal.
The Rise of At-Home Hydroponic Gardens | Modern Farmer
With intelligent indoor gardening systems, you can now grow leafy greens, vegetables, herbs and fruits in your living room, kitchen, even tiny studio apartment.
I’ve Only Bought My 3-Year-Old 4 Toys in Her Life—Here’s How | Parents
Knowing the damage that consumerism does to the environment made me adopt a toy-minimalist lifestyle—and it’s had a positive impact on my daughter’s creativity as well as my wallet.
Why Isn’t There More Organic Alcohol? | Wine Enthusiast
While consumer appetites for organic food, clothing and other products have grown exponentially since 2005, less than 1% of commercial spirits, beer and wine is certified organic, according to Nielsen data. Why?
The Lowdown on Pesticides in Organic and Conventional Food | Martha Stewart Living
Standing in the grocery store staring at the shelves of canned tomatoes, gazing at the oat milk, scanning the packages of quinoa, you’re faced with a quandary-buy organic or not?
This Nonprofit Gets Restaurant Leftovers to Those Who Need Them Most | Edible Manhattan
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine accepts any amount of food and, with a simple tech, connects and mobilizes volunteers willing to pick up and drop off donations.
This Williamsburg Restaurant Is Working Toward a Zero-Waste Kitchen | Edible Brooklyn
n the airy dining room of Williamsburg’s Reynard, servers glide between tables setting down dishes: Kabocha squash with pumpkin seeds and whipped butter here, heritage pork chops with mushrooms and roasted pear over there.
To Save the World, Eat Insects | Martha Stewart Living
Martha Stewart, September 2017. Find a bowl of slightly roasted crickets as part of the spread at your friend’s backyard barbecue and chances are you’ll be looking for a new squad.
To Reduce Waste Fleishers Turns Leftovers Into Dog Food | Edible Brooklyn
Beef liver, heart and tongue might night be your first choices from your neighborhood butcher shop but some Fleishers Craft Butchery customers can’t get enough of them.
Why the Dwindling Lobster Population Matters | Long Island Pulse Magazine
Eating lobster is so much more than a meal. Cracking open the lobster, dipping the tender meat into butter, biting into deliciousness. Whether at a clambake with toes in the sand, watching the boats while dining at a seafood shack or simply on your back deck, lobster dishes are summertime staples. Nostalgic. Tradition.
But what happens if the lobsters go away?
3 Really Good Reasons to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers | Martha Stewart Living
The sheer wonderfulness of eating leftover turkey sandwiches is just one of them.
Tom Colicchio-Backed Bowery Grows in New Jersey | Edible Manhattan
My nose tingles as I chew. An aftershock of wasabi finishes the sharp, tangy bite. Wasabi arugula isn’t something you’d usually consider local or in season on a February afternoon but thanks to start-up Bowery both those things are true.
Why We Should Care About Bees | Long Island Pulse Magazine
Simply put, bees are priceless. Yes, I’m talking about those 15-millimeter long, light brown things that buzz around.
The Rise of the Flexitarian Diet | Beyond Words Magazine
From Meatless Mondays to vegetarian dishes at your favorite restaurant, making or ordering a meal sans meat has never been easier or more acceptable.
The New Green Trend Says Goodbye to Packaging in Zero Waster Grocery Stores | Beyond Words Magazine
Imagine a supermarket where there is no disposable packaging. There are no shelves lined with single-use boxes or plastic containers. Instead, shelves hold products ready for dispensing into reusable containers.
Ships Ahoy | OZOlife
Tugboat tub expeditions, “deep-sea” pool dives – we all wanted to be marine biologists when we were little.
Skis, not Cars | OZOlife
The Swiss resort town of Zermatt has a crisp, clear view of the Alps that it tends on keeping.
Eco Winos Unite | OZOlife
For most people, Napa Valley equals wine, wine, and…um, more wine.
Tree Hugger | OZOlife
Monkey bars, trees, chairs, corporate ladders…we are born to be climbers.
Eco del Carmen | OZOlife
Mom always taught us to make the best of what we had.
