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 […]
This month’s good news comes from Arizona via The New York Times: Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily. One community near Phoenix is taking a “completely different” approach to development. By Cara Buckley Photographs by Rebecca Noble, March 25, 2025 Last year, when Andre Rouhani and Gabriela Reyes toured Culdesac Tempe, a rental […]
States and cities can lead the way on global warming If the past is any indication, state and local action could be enough to allow continued progress on climate change, even without federal leadership. GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS MARCH 14, 2025 The United States’ recent withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement indicates a shift away from […]
The District of Columbia’s Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) This will be the 32nd year the District of Columbia has held its famous environmental film festival. Since 1993, DCEFF has been the premier showcase of environmental films. Each March, they’ve brought the world’s largest green film festival to museums, embassies, universities, and other cultural institutions across Washington DC. […]
November has moved on and our thanks for this year’s harvest is now in the rearview mirror. Having a climate-friendly vegetarian/vegan harvest celebration potluck as our last Food for Thought gathering was a real delight. And, the fact that it tied in so well with the Sunday’s service made it extra special. As we move […]
