Environmental Education

Past, Present, and Future of the Environmental Protection Agency

What is the Environmental Protection Agency? Where did it come from and what does it do? Where is the EPA in the battle against climate change and what have the actions of the EPA been under the Trump Administration? How do we fight back? The time to learn and educate yourselves and others is now. Speak up and make a difference for the future lives of your children and grandchildren.

Should You Buy an Electric Car? yes, Yes, YES!

Should You Buy an Electric Car?  yes, Yes, YES!

I own an electric car and I love it! Read on to discover 10 reasons why your next car should be electric. The technology is further along than you think. Ranges are reasonable for lengthy commutes. Quick charge stations enable long distance travel. Pre-heat functionality makes it fun (?) to drive in the extreme cold of MN winters.

Why Our Coral Reefs Need Us To Reduce Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Today

Why Our Coral Reefs Need Us To Reduce Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Today

25% of salt water fish species depend on coral reefs as well as several other animals. Coral Reefs are also the most endangered ecosystem on our planet. Coral is dying due to bleaching events resulting from increased ocean temperature . The ocean is warming as a result of climate change and global warming, which is directly caused by human carbon emissions. The coral reefs and the animals who call it their home need us to care, and to take action today.

The Unquantifiable Value of Trees

When you look at a tree, you likely see a quiet and still giant neighbor that you may feel you know pretty well. Do you know the benefits that trees provide us, and have you thought of how much a living tree might be worth? Trees are under threat from deforestation and climate change. Read on to learn how trees benefit us, how they communicate and care for each other, and what we can do to save them.

Climate Change and the Global Tipping Point

Where does Carbon Dioxide Come from, where does it go, and how does it impact the Climate Change? Why is 1.5 deg C a global tipping point for climate change? Some background on Climate Change so you are comfortable talking to your friends and neighbors.