EcoMyths TeamGlobal Warming Newsflash: Trees Make Us Cool (Like, Literally) Trees do so much to deserve our affection (hello The Giving Tree), and yet pretty much no one thinks it’s cool to come right out and hug the branchy things. In certain circles, it’s an insult to call someone a treehugger, while in many others, the … Read more
To experience instant fun with a little one, just add snow and enjoy! (D. Simmons) Why let a little cold and snow prevent you and the fam from enjoying the many wonders of winter? Chicago Wilderness has put together a handy list of backyard activity ideas to help inspire us all to get outside this … Read more
No Business Like Snow Business Snow. It may inspire a childlike enthusiasm in many of us around the holidays, but come January, the frigid stuff starts to look a lot less like magic, and a lot more like a major pain in the, um, ice. From shovel-shirking neighbors and traffic delays to excessive wardrobe requirements, … Read more
In the past couple of weeks many of us have seen more snow than we’ve seen in a lifetime. Since I grew up in Minnesota however, the five-foot snowbanks and freezing temps feel just like home to me. When the first snow falls, I immediately yearn to make snow angels and go skating. But for … Read more
Turns out, beets are a surprisingly effective addition to de-icing efforts (Alice Henneman/Flickr) —by Kelley Regan, Morton Arboretum When P.J. Smith works with his staff to clear snow from the 16 miles of roads and nine miles of trails at the Morton Arboretum, he needs to do it quickly and in the most environmentally friendly … Read more
Mirror, Mirror, Should We Help Backyard Animals? You probably know that feeding wildlife is for the birds (literally!). In polar vortex-y times like this, though, it’s hard not to feel sorry for the non-homo-sapiens among us, who don’t have the luxury of modern heating or funny YouTube videos to keep them cozy on cold wintry … Read more
Please join us for what’s sure to be a memorable evening of eco-inspired hilarity: EcoMyths’ Naturally Funny Gala on Tuesday, April 8 at Second City’s UP theatre. Proceeds will support our innovative new science curriculum, which is being produced in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation and Second City, and will include environmental myth-busting for … Read more
With the extra-frigid winter we have been experiencing this year, it boggles my mind that any wildlife can actually survive outdoors. It has been hard enough for humans! So at EcoMyths we wondered: How do animals survive this challenge within our vast urban landscape? On our latest Worldview segment, Jerome McDonnell and I explored this … Read more
With drought on the rise in regions around the world, we sat down in the WBEZ studio with Jared Teutsch of the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Listen in to hear his take on some worldwide water challenges-and what we can do about ’em.
Pssst: This is part 2 of our epic water supply myth. Read Part 1 for the full picture. Great Expectations for Transfers and Incentive Programs How can we smartly invest in a more sustainable water supply? Let us count the economical ways…that investing in water transfers and incentives can make a world of difference. Confused … Read more
