Finally, our long awaited ban on polystyrene foam (aka “styrofoam”) will go into effect on January 1, 2022 in NY State! The banned items include: Single-use expanded polystyrene foam food service containers used for prepared food and beverages, including but … Read More
Category: In The News
In the News: What Was Agreed to at COP26?
For those of us who were hopeful that the Climate Summit would result in big commitments from nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, watched from the sidelines, thoroughly disappointed. What will it take for our world leaders to put down … Read More
In the News: The Dire Reality of the Climate Crisis; How to Read Labels on Produce.
The UN Climate Summit, COP26, Fails Us All! In spite of the good intentions coming out of the UN Climate Summit, the pledges are not strong enough to reduce emissions to the necessary level, in order to avoid the devastating … Read More
In the News: The United Nations Climate Summit, Conference of Parties, (COP26) Began on Monday. Is there Reason to Be Optimistic?
The United Nations Climate Summit, COP26, taking place in Glasgow this week is a continuation of the Paris Summit that led to the Paris Agreement in 2015. As you know, our last president withdrew our commitment to the Paris Agreement, … Read More
In the News: Applications for 2022 Farm to School Grants Are Open!! Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reached Record Levels in 2020, Even Though Activity was Down!
Farm to School Programs Give Children Access to Healthier Food, Local Farms, and Teaches Them Where Their Food Comes From! USDA expects to award approximately $12 million in competitive grants to eligible entities through the Farm to School Grant Program … Read More
In the News: Are Plant Based Meats Really Better for the Environment??
This week, in the New York Times, analysts take a look at the fast growing plant based meat market, and try to decipher if these meat alternatives can really lower one’s global footprint. Like in all foods, we need transparency. … Read More
In the News: Two Bills in Congress Will Determine How We Move Forward in Protecting Our Climate! Support the “Build Back Better” Plan!
We don’t have any time to lose, and we need to take action now. Our country has contributed more to global warming than any other country, and we need to turn that around immediately, before the U.N. climate talks in … Read More
In the News: Over 600 Marches Took Place Across the Country on Saturday, in Support of “Freedom of Choice”. The Push for More Home Births Could Save Tax Payers Millions of Dollars and Improve the Care for Women and Babies, Especially During a Pandemic!
Marches Took Place Across the Country in Protest to the Texas Anti-Abortion Law. A women’s right to choose what is best for her body is under attack in this country, and we need to stand up against it. Almost … Read More