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Art of the Week: Mona Caron’s Murals Transform Blighted Urban Landscapes
Mona Caron’s bigger-than-life works show how art can both beautify and transform a community. “In a city like Mumbai that is always in-flux and under-construction, nature finds its way to …
Take Action: Stop House Attacks on Environmental Groups Seeking Corporate Climate Action
Far-right Republican US Rep. Jim Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, is leading a Republican attempt to block shareholders from pressuring corporations to address the climate crisis. Credit: Jacquelyn …
Sustainability Tip: Gum Sticks to More than Your Feet — Its Deleterious Environmental Impact
Gum doesn’t just get stuck on the bottom of your shoe — it can get stuck in our environment for hundreds of years. Credit: GetGreenNow By Imani Holmer, Alliance Intern …
What to Watch: Mattel’s Down Syndrome Barbie — Moving into a New Age of Inclusion
We’re celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by highlighting Mattel’s decision to create a Down Syndrome Barbie. The doll’s pink pendant necklace (fourth from left) with three upward chevrons represents the …
Song of the Week: True Harmony Amidst Oppression — Ella’s Song by Sweet Honey in the Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2T216XgiO0 By Alliance Communications Coordinator Amy Durr and Alliance President Terry Gips Celebrate Black History Month with the music of all-female, Black a cappela Sweet Honey in the Rock, who …
Take Action: Get Green Giant and Other Brands to Go Green
B&G Foods includes well known brands like Green Giant, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cream of Wheat, Girl Scouts Seasoning Blends, Ortega, Polaner and more. Credit: B&G Foods By Imani Holmer, Alliance …
Sustainability Tip: Knitting — Who Would’ve Thought It Could Provide So Many Amazing Benefits?
Knitting blogger Dana from Yards of Happiness knits for herself, her husband, and her tiny dog Jellybean, and says, “knitting is a way to cope with the stresses of life.” …
Food for Thought: Landmark New Study Shows Sustainable Food Systems Can Save $5-10 Trillion/Year and Address Climate Change
Providing financial incentives to smallholder farmers could turn farms into carbon sinks with more space for wildlife. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images By Alliance President Terry Gips The most comprehensive economic study …