The co-leaders of our local Building Healthy Communities chapter have initiated an Advisory Group made up of local doctors, clinicians, and community leaders that will help guide our chapter as we move ahead. We’ve already had one meeting and will be meeting monthly until early next year when we hope to hold our first general […]
In Florida, ‘Powerful Little Plants’ That Protect from Big Storms By Christina Kelso Shared from 50 STATES, 50 FIXES (NYT) June 24, 2025 A curious trend is underway in Southwest Florida. Young red mangroves trees, some with nicknames like Rosie, Penelope and Dingle, are being adopted and raised in backyard gardens, at restaurant host stands, […]
Greetings Thoughtful Food Consumers, It’s been a minute since I connected with you all since our Food for Thought group disbanded. As you recall we terminated our group to make way for a new entity that would encompass a broader view of climate justice than our food discussions did. However, that group has not materialized […]
This month’s Good News Corner puts to rest the question of whether organic farming can feed the world. The question has been answered by research the Rodale institute has conducted rigorously comparing conventional with organic farming. The information is presented in an article written by Steven Disla of the T. Collin Campbell Center for Nutritional […]
If I had gotten into trouble as a youngster growing up my Mom would always say, “You’re in hot water now”. I knew exactly what she meant from experience, and it usually resulted in a stern scolding and some unwanted consequence. However, in Boise, Idaho, being in hot water ends up being a very good […]
Natural (green) burial offers the means to return our bodies to nature while avoiding the environmental costs of traditional burial or cremation: the ultimate act of being part of and respecting the interdependent web of all existence. We now have the opportunity to do so in the Tallahassee area by joining the founders of the […]
A portion of our April Earth Day Service at UUCT was based upon a reading from the book, What if We Get it Right? Many of you said you would love to read the book and discuss. Announcing that the UU Ministry for Earth is having a Community Read of this book starting in September! Here’s the link […]
Originally published in The New York Times, Published May 20, 2025, Updated May 23, 2025 From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and MindsThe Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert. In Oregon, there’s a through line from 19th century saints […]
This month’s offering was extracted from the New York Times series “50 States/50 Fixes”. Minnesota Teens Are Fighting Climate Anxiety With Shovels Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal. By Kate Selig Photographs by Tim Gruber Reporting from Bloomington, […]
Nearly Half of Americans Would Consider Eating a Plant-Based Diet to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission, Finds New Survey. WASHINGTON, D.C.—As Earth Day approaches on April 22, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey shows that 46% of Americans would consider eating a plant-based diet to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production. The […]
