ENVIRONMENT
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.
Dip Your Toes into Forest Bathing | John Hopkins University
Immersing oneself in nature offers health benefits to adults and children alike. Here's how to get started.
Will Regenerative Agriculture Change How We Grocery Shop? | Food52
Learn the history behind the bountiful buzzword making its way onto food labels.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
