TreeHugger Says the Proposed Lowline in NYC is Not a Park. I say: Why Not?
Image above is a rendering of future Low Line park to be built under the streets of Manhattan. I love TreeHugger. I have been an avid follower since its inception. Consistently, it is one of the best green news sources. Lloyd Alter, TreeHugger editor and writer, and I nearly met in his hometown of Toronto when I was invited by Tourism Toronto to visit and write about Green Initiatives. I have also had the pleasure of interviewing TreeHugger founder, Graham Hill. Though I am
Petition Congress To Allow American Farmers and Veterans to Grow Hemp
Thanks TreeHugger for tipping me off to the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, a
bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, and for other purposes. (image above via usobserver.com) Industrial hemp can be used for food, fiber, and fuel. But, it is illegal in many states despite not having any psychoactive components. Hemp is a natural fiber that’s cultivated with low impact on the environment. It requires no pesticide
Best of the Web: Five Reasons Not To Be Depressed about Climate Change
*Burnside Farm in Detroit, An urban garden, arts center and communal dining establishment . (Image depicts Burnside Farm, a magical urban oasis) via Cool Hunting *Candy maker Mars to build a wind farm massive enough to fully power its 37 U.S. factories via Tree Hugger *How Crowdfunding Is Catalyzing Social Change via Sustainable Brands *Historic Moment in Marine Conservation: New Caledonia Creates World’s Largest Protected Area Via EcoWatch Solar-Powered Porta Potty Treats I
