By Kuae Kelch MattoxNational President, Mocha Moms, Inc.It’s been said that there is no one more protective than a mother over her children, and when it comes to our children’s health, our passion knows no bounds. Yet many women, like me, grew up taking the environment and the air we breathe for…
By Jeanethe FalveyTraveling down the coast of California this week, I’ve been thinking about the state of the environment the entire way. It’s hard not to. There seems to be a greater connection to nature here. Perhaps it comes with the territory of dealing with forest fires and mud slides on a…
By Joe BrussWorking in the Brownfields program, that brings contaminated property back to life, I keep hearing green jobs are only in clean energy such as solar or wind installation. But there’s much more. One of the things people may not know about are the environmental workforce development and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Climate Change Invites Alien Invaders - Is Canada Ready? (Jan 24, 2012) A comprehensive multi-disciplinary synthesis published in Environmental Reviews reveals the urgent need for further investigation and policy development to…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- The (Plant) Doctor is In (Feb 8, 2012) USDA and CABI's Plantwise Initiative have formed a recent partnership. In collaboration with local organizations, Plantwise has formed a network of 182 clinics across 19 countries to…
By Julie KunrathPausing at the top of the ski slope, you look down to take in the magnificent view—a scattering of white-dusted trees, rocky peaks glowing on the horizon, powdery snow begging for fresh tracks……and high levels of ultraviolet radiation reflecting back at you.Where’s your…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Check out our updated resources for Idaho : 2011 Idaho Invasive Species Summary Report (2012) The Idaho Invasive Species Strategic Plan 2012-2016 (2012) * See our Idaho page our Management Plans - Idaho page for more information…
By Lina YounesMy youngest daughter loves to buy air fresheners for the house. She prefers those with strong fruity scents. Personally, I’m not very fond of these chemical fresheners. I’ve always felt that they don’t really “freshen” the air. While they might have a nice smell momentarily,…
Por Lina YounesA mi hija menor le encanta comprar ambientadores para el hogar. Para ella, mientras más fuertes y aromáticos con olores a frutas, más le gustan. Personalmente, a mí no me gustan estos ambientadores y desodorantes químicos. No me parece que realmente desodoricen el aire. Mientras…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- U.S. Forest Service Publishes Dual Language Booklet for Native Alaskans for First Time (Feb 13, 2012) Partnering with a local Alaskan native community, the U.S. Forest Service has for the first time published a dual language…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Ohio Invasive Plant Council Annual Meeting -- Feb 22, 2012 The XIV Pacific Entomology Conference -- Feb 22-23, 2012 2012 Wisconsin…
Fool's Gold can be one of three minerals; the most common mineral mistaken for gold is pyrite, chalcopyrite may also appear gold-like, and weathered biotite mica can mimic flake gold.
By Lucy CasellaIt was a struggle to get our relatives in Pennsylvania to recycle their PC and monitor.“We’ve got plenty of landfill space in state, and besides, we would have to drive to Staples and pay $10 to recycle them,” they argued.My husband and I both work for environmental agencies,…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Does its Part to Bring Valentine's Day Cheer (Feb 14, 2012) Did you know that USDA helps in bringing Valentine's Day cheer every year? With the help of Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection.Previous Science Wednesdays.By Susan StoneDo I need to exercise? You bet. We all do, because exercise is so important for health. I especially need to exercise to get my weight into a healthy range. That additional weight, and my…
By Nancy StonerLast summer I was walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans. It was a hot, steamy summer day and I was thirsty, so I looked for a water fountain. After several blocks of searching, I realized that while there is a bar on every corner, there are no drinking fountains in sight.…
By Wayne CascioSince 2004, when the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign began, the arrival of February has always renewed my commitment as a cardiologist to educate my patients and the public about the steps they can take to prevent heart and blood vessel disease. Go Red has…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- UBCB Scientists Warn Against Invasive Species (Jan 31, 2012) A recent study (Global change, global trade, and the next wave of plant invasions) led by scientists at UC Santa Barbara's National Center for Ecological Analysis and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- CBP Ensures Valentine's Day Flowers are Pest-Free (Feb 7, 2012) During the weeks leading to Valentine's Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s highly trained agriculture specialists have been ensuring that plant…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Insights into Invasive Plant Management (Feb 3, 2012) ARS Scientists have created a model called Ecologically Based Invasive-Plant Management (EBIPM) that can significantly boost land managers' rate of success in restoring…