Response #3: Sold! Sustainable Living in the Caribbean.

The Caribbean Affordable Solar House (CASH) project and related website informs and educates the public on thoughtful ways to promote sustainable living. Although many think that sustainable living is cost prohibitive, CASH project participants have proven that not only is sustainable living financially conceivable, but that sustainable housing can also meet all the creature comforts [...]

Response#7 Planet Earth-So Awesome

The Planet Earth Videos show amazing footage that most people would never see. Along with scenes that most eyes would not ever see, a narrator explains the footage and offers great explanations and facts. The camera work for Planet Earth is incredible within its self. What is even more amazing is there are animals and [...]

Response #2: Support ANWR Now!

Congressman Young’s opinion piece Oil Exploration can be a Boon to Alaskans and Environment is a common sense editorial regarding the benefits derived from oil drilling. Although oftentimes controversial, oil drilling on the lands of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) brings few negatives and substantial benefits to the native populations, other Alaskans, and to [...]

Porter’s Response #4: Not Enough Recycling

What is the purpose of recycling? I found the answer to this question after reading the website titled Trash Trip. Recycling is done in order to reuse things. Michael Tyson wrote blogs on the Trash Trip website in order to persuade people to  get rid of wastes around the world. When Michael Tyson wrote in [...]

Reading Response #2-Sweet Toxins

  Most of us know that the fish we consume has become contaminated with mercury. However, did you know that mercury is also making an appearance in other foods that we eat; those containing high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Alexandra Gross discusses the results and shortcomings of an Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) [...]

Reading Response #1- City of the Future

Have you ever wondered about the actual limits of this green trend that is becoming so much of a trend? Some find that making all of these changes required for going green is too much of a bother for their liking, so they choose not to submit. One possible reason for this would be that [...]

Proposal Essay: Gardening for a Healthier Tomorrow

Gardening for a Healthier Tomorrow! Growing a garden can be an extremely beneficial activity, when it is expanded out for a community to enjoy and work in, its benefits expand. The community of North Pole has worked hard and come a long way towards “beautifying” the small, cheerful town. Adding a community garden at the [...]