Clean up after yourself! No, I am not yelling at my 17-year-old daughter, whose room often seems as if a whirlwind has descended upon it. I am talking to you, the collective you who has decided that … more

The last two years brought daunting challenges to us as we lived through a viral pandemic. Social distancing, frequent hand washes, face masks, and vaccines were tools to help us keep healthy. On … more

Fixing the plastics pandemic Picture a credit card. That’s how much plastic each of us ingests every week. Plastic doesn’t break down, but it does break. Tiny particles linger in … more

The following are 10 things we can do (or refrain from doing) as individuals to reduce our impact on the planet that collectively will make a huge difference: Turn off lights in any unoccupied … more

Plastic pollution is a global crisis that threatens our public health, our climate, our economy and our planet. Plastic production and waste are fueling climate change and poisoning our bodies … more

Many years ago, on a silken starlit night, I sat peering into the dancing flames of a campfire, mesmerized by the occasional dervish of blaze and smoke. It swept into the inky sky by gusts of air … more

How many times have I told myself to “take a deep breath” over the past four years? Actually, I do practice deep breathing to reduce stress and it often helps. But as the pandemic … more