Going Green
Light Pollution
How long has it been since you saw a night sky full of a billion points of light? It’s a fair guess that you’ve NEVER seen the full extent of the heavens. According to this […]
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Recycled Plastic
I live in a very rural county in the Blue Ridge Mountains, total population of 1500. We bring all our garbage to dumpsters in central locations. I’m told they used to have recycling of plastic […]
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Electric Lawn Mowers
Strictly speaking, Grass Lawns are an Ecological Catastrophe. Over half of all water used in municipalities is used on lawns (golf courses, grass turf in general). Phosphates from fertilizers runs off into streams and rivers […]
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Rake Leaves 4 Health
A gas leaf blower emits more toxins and pollution than an automobile operating for 8 hours. It also disrupts the entire neighborhood for blocks around with noise. Nix the gas blower and get a battery […]
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An Amtrak Vacation
Tired of driving across America and seeing nothing but concrete and asphalt (bumpy roads!) ten boring hours a day?! Plan your next vacation on the railroad! You’ll sit in a comfy cabin with unfettered views […]