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Author Archives: Pam Lazos
An Earth Day Poem
Okay, so it doesn’t rhyme, but you get the point, eh? Everything we use ends up in the water So if we want to keep our heads above water Before we are all in hot water and we don’t want … Continue reading
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Tagged Earth Day, mother of us all, poems, protect the earth, tracy chapman, wetlands
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Because You Need To Know
Consumer Notice has produced A Consumer’s Guide to Reducing Pollution, a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow handbook for reducing consumer waste. According to Consumer Notice, We The People account for 60% of greenhouse gas emissions, an enormous and pretty frightening number, but … Continue reading
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Tagged eco-friendly, environmental-impact, fashion, Sustainability, sustainable-fashion
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Oh No, It’s Raining Again
In approximately 1811-1812, Philadelphia laid its first collection system pipes and they were made of wood! As the City grew, the Philadelphia Water Department must have realized that wood wasn’t going to cut it, i.e., it wouldn’t be too long-lasting, … Continue reading
“Where to?” she asks herself.
For years, I’ve wanted to know the answer to this question. What would I do with all my free time once I no longer had deadlines and commitments? Would I go “totally ’round the bend” as my Australian friend, Bernice, … Continue reading
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Tagged celestial, newfound freedom, retirement, spirit house, spring equinox, where to?, writing
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Reap the Wind
Happy Saturday! I am going to get back on a more consistent schedule of posting here shortly, but for now, just wanted to let you know that my friend, Joel Burcat has a new book out, Reap the Wind, now … Continue reading
Today is World Wetlands Day Yet Wetlands Are In Danger Now More Than Ever.
By: Ivy Steinberg-McElroy Wetlands are a vital ecosystem that provide us with much more than recreation— they protect endangered flora and fauna, filter pollutants out of the water, absorb carbon, and act as buffers during flood events. Despite this, wetlands … Continue reading
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Tagged clean water, east kolkata wetlands, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, wetlands
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Finally Home
Okay, it’s been a hot minute or a few thousand since I last posted something on my blog or even lifted my head up to see what all y’all have been up to, and for that I apologize, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged #eradicatehomelessness, homeless, homeless-link, homelessness, journalism, news, Off the Streets, permanent housing
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Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Smart Home: Tips for Designing and Remodeling
With climate change and its impacts becoming more pronounced with each passing day, it is crucial for us to consider eco-friendly options to reduce our carbon footprint. Building or remodeling a home to be eco-friendly is one of the most … Continue reading
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Tagged circular economy, design, remodeling, Sustainable Living, transformation
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Grist for the Mill
Do you know what the term, grist for the mill means? Originally denoted as the corn brought to the mill to be ground into flour, the meaning of grist evolved over time, first into the end product of whatever type … Continue reading
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Tagged environment matters, race for the watershed, water monitoring, water quality, water warrior
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The Steps to Starting a Successful Green Building Business
by Joe Reese Thanks to Joe Reese of Catastrophes.Info for the following: The Steps to Starting a Successful Green Building Business Starting a green building business is an exciting way to serve the community and make a significant difference in … Continue reading
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