Many environmental organizations use scare tactics to motivate people to take action. For most people, the end result is that they are overwhelmed and too discouraged to act. Listen in to an interesting conversation I had on this very topic with Diane Wood, president of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) as we explore different … Read more
Headed to the Wild Things Conference going down Saturday, January 31, at UIC? If so, let’s connect—Team EcoMyths is on the lookout for new conservation-loving friends like you. — by Beth Kosson, Education Director, EcoMyths Alliance You’ll be able to easily spot our crew (without binoculars) at this year’s Wild Things Conference in Chicago, where … Read more
— by Jessica B. Turner, PhD candidate at West Virginia University I haven’t always studied plants. When I was a kid, I thought I’d become a marine biologist or a zoologist. This led to great experiences doing reef surveys in Hawaii, and studying the stress level of endangered wild asses (no joke). It wasn’t long, … Read more
Can’t Groundhogs Just Snooze Through Changing Climate Issues? In the game of life, hibernation is like a Get Out of Jail Free! card for groundhogs and other marmots. They get to sleep through all the holiday drama, groggily check their shadow in February, then set the alarm for balmier days. So, when global warming makes … Read more
Every February, as the timeless film reminds us, our lives go into a surreal tailspin as we agonize over whether the iconic groundhog will or will not see his shadow. Even if your Groundhog Day isn’t quite as angsty as Bill Murray’s, there’s still something unnerving about the notion that climate change may be rousing … Read more
Quick—what’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word fireplace? Cozy, right? Yeah. The word itself just makes you want to pull up a chair and settle in wrapped in a nubby blanket with your honey. That said, you may have also noticed you might actually need that nubby blanket, because … Read more
There’s nothing like a good ol’-fashioned November flurry to remind us that winter is on its way. And since for many of us, that’ll mean spending a whole lot more time at home, we thought we’d put together some handy tips and tricks for keeping your digs toasty all season long. 1. Fill in small … 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
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
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
