Remember the black bear spotted throughout the summer wandering through cornfields and backyards in Northern Illinois? Several large mammals that we are not used to seeing in the Chicago region have been turning up occasionally in recent years. Not just bears, but also cougars and wolves. Get the camera! This is pretty cool. As long … Read more
Scaring Up the Facts About Bugs They’re weird looking! They have too many legs! Some of them, sometimes, bite! No, we’re not talking about Justin Bieber’s fan club. This time, it’s all about bugs, and just how scary they actually are. Myth busted: While bugs like Dracula ants, cannibalistic spiders, and million-leggers may sound scary … Read more
While decorating the office with the last of our giant fake Halloween spiders last week, the EcoMyths team was inspired to explore the age-old question, “Are bugs really out to get us?” Today on Worldview, Jerome McDonnell and I had two experts on the hot seat: Corrie Moreau, PhD, an ant specialist at the Field … Read more
— by Betsy Hands, director of outreach and community relations, Friends of the Chicago River Click to learn about all the potential fun and intrigue along this gem of an urban river. Outdoor adventurers and map enthusiasts, take note: Friends of the Chicago River has unveiled a new tech-savvy tool to navigate the ever expanding … Read more
In the quest to green your world, every One Green Thing you do matters. Not sure where to start? Try one of these super-easy—yet super-effective ways—to start greening your world, your way. 1. Bring your own mug to work. Easy peasy, right? And yet, Americans throw out 25,000 Styrofoam cups each year, according to the … Read more
Myth Busted: Every #OneGreenThing You Do Matters Greening your world is a serious matter—but it’s seriously doable when you choose to take the #OneGreenThing pledge. It’s all about taking small, easy actions that add up to a greener world. What’s your fave easy green thing to do? Take a selfie proclaiming your One Green Thing … Read more
Myth Busted: Every #OneGreenThing You Do Matters Greening your world is a serious matter—but it’s seriously doable when you choose to take the #OneGreenThing pledge. It’s all about taking small, easy actions that add up to a greener world. What’s your fave easy green thing to do? Take a selfie proclaiming your One Green Thing … Read more
Get ready to crank up the volume Thursday night when EcoMyths’ fearless leader Kate Sackman takes the BBC World Service air wave by storm in a live, hour-long interview. WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. CentralWHERE: Your web-enabled device, via the BBC Radio website http://bbc.in/IFciJA
—by Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank One of the most overlooked ingredients in farming exists right beneath farmers’ feet—healthy, fertile soils. Food Tank’s mission is to dig up sustainable solutions for our food system. Unfortunately, this vital ingredient is being degraded and eroded at unprecedented rates across the world. According to the U.N. Food and … Read more
Fired Up for a Greener Wood-Burning Experience? Throwing a couple of logs on the fire may seem like the ultimate in green warmth, but the fact that wood is as natural as it gets doesn’t make burning it earth-friendly. That’s because inefficient old fireplaces and woodstoves lose a lot of heat, plus the smoke can … Read more
