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In a few weeks, PBS will show the latest production from noted documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. “The National Parks, America’s Best Idea.” as the subtitle goes presents the history of the National Parks. Here is an extended preview:
Plastic is a controversial topic – how many homes are free of this ubiquitous material? While many plastics are recyclable, some are not recommended for daily use. There are also those who decide to completely forgo plastic. Glass, ceramics and metals are the most common replacements. Find out more about the [...]
Today is National Honey Bee Awareness Day! Where would the world be (no pun intended) without the Pollinators? In honor of the bees who pollinate many crops here are three presentations on bees.
Bringing Back Urban Bees
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Attracting Native Bees To Your Garden
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Better Bees: [...]
Jean-Michel Cousteau, world-renowned oceanographer, shows us where massive amounts of garbage from throughout the world winds up. First in a series of three on trash, today’s post is about Marine Debris. What is Marine Debris? It’s trash left over from sea-faring activities plus land-based trash that wind up here via the [...]
Kqed.org recently had a radio show on the a project based at Stanford University. Here’s a 5 minute clip about a joint project between Stanford, the World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy.
Each of us cannot deny our connection with nature. Generations ago, connecting to nature was much easier – even for city dwellers. Now, many do not get the chance to experience nature. A few decades ago, much of the public became afraid to wander in nature especially in cities along with some suburbs. Some city [...]
celebrate world water week
so glad that there are some fair trade diamonds out there. what about you?
Many of you are familiar with food writer, Mark Bittman. Perhaps you even have his well-known book, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian. In Bittman’s own words “I’m not a vegetarian…but I am a less-meat-tarian. Those who are vegetarian, you get a free pass.” He discusses the correlation between what we eat, health and in particular [...]