Since a gasoline lawn mower used for one hour equals greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to a car driven 300 miles, home owners may want to consider changing more of the lawn into trees and perennial plants. Or maybe even converting to low maintenance meadow...
Upcycling Plastics
Recycling plastic is a major problem since it is more cost effective to produce and throw away than to recycle. A new procedure is to “upcycle” plastic which releases polyethylene that is found in such products as bulletproof vest, food packaging and water pipes. ...
Discover what Dreams are Made of Among HIV Positive Adolescents in Kenya
The HIV/AIDS epidemic demands innovation and flexible response especially young men and women in Sub-Sahara Africa. In 2019 Together for Kenya and Pilgrim Lutheran Church initiated an Education Fund among teen beneficiaries from Holy Family Center Clinic. These...
Pollen Season
Those of us who are bothered by pollen are experiencing earlier and longer periods of allergy problems in recent years in North America. Trees and plants produce more pollen in the air because of the warmer temperatures; the season now begins 20 days earlier than in...
Clean Air via Electric Trucks
A coalition of partners helped develop the first standards for electric trucks, helping to clean up air pollution near freeways, ports and warehouses. By 2035 the rule mandates new trucks will have zero emissions in California. Will other states follow?...
Flooding Reduction
In the U.S. coastal areas scientific research is showing that human changes to wetlands, flood plans, reefs, stream beds and barrier islands are contributing to flooding in nearby cities and towns. North Carolina passed a law that “engages private companies to...
Together for Kenya Introduces Vocational Training for Mutomo teens
It is a challenge for teens to find meaningful employment after High School in the remote area of Mutomo Kenya. Several months ago management at Mutomo Mission Hospital were able to bring the “Vocational Trainers” to Mutomo with financial help from Together for Kenya....
Seaweed
Research has shown that seaweed helps reduce nutrient pollution in oceans and rivers which is brought about by excess phosphorous and nitrogen in the water caused by run-off from yards and farms. Seaweed is being cultivated to produce more oxygen and absorb part of...
Virginia Environmental Update
Virginia in 2020 was the only southern state with a plan to limit greenhouse gas from power sector emissions, achieving by 2050 a 100 percent clean energy. We also defeated the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. We are going to ensure clean water and air for all and...