Good News: How green spaces boost health at a cellular level
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is a leading example of green spaces in cities. Credit: Edwin Koo, NYT By Elise Nam, Alliance Intern from Barnard College ‘24 Living in New …
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Sustainability Fact: 75% of world’s unknown plant species threatened
Rare orange jack-o’-lantern mushroom (omphalotus olearius). Credit: CarbonBrief By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern from Oregon State University ’26 It is shocking that “new estimates suggest as many 3 in 4 …
Sustainability Tip: Celebrate World Kindness Day with 4 ways to be kind when you don’t feel like it
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Plato. Credit: Tiny Buddha By Sophie Roback, Alliance Intern from Colorado College ‘24 I have worked many years now …
Bad News: Tires are poisoning us and their microplastics contaminate our water — what we can do
Tire emissions vastly outweigh more easily measurable tailpipe emissions. Did you know that 78% of ocean microplastics are synthetic tire rubber? Credit: Jim Allen, FreightWaves By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern …
Art of the Week: Idealized Spring as part of the Four Seasons Series by Wendy Red Star
“I found that Native collections with Native curators at museums were recognizing that their collections were flawed in that things written about objects in the collection were all from non-indigenous …
Sustainability Tip: Teeth brushing – the critical thing everyone should know before brushing their teeth
Rolle’s recommended brushing methods to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy and squeaky clean include the surprising fact to not brush your teeth within 30 minutes of eating! Credit: …
Reimagining: The power of veganism as a social activist movement – not just a dietary choice
Being vegan isn’t just about what we eat. Credit: Green and Growing Blog By Elise Nam, Alliance Intern from Barnard College ‘24 In March 2020, I decided to go cold-turkey …
Good News: New York and Rotary’s national work to protect Monarch butterflies
From left, Patti Cooper, Frank Coniglio and Robyn Elman. Credit: Karine Aigner, The New York Times By Sophie Roback, Alliance Intern from Colorado College ‘24 Robyn Elman has been tirelessly …
Inspiration: Tillie Black Bear — grandmother of the anti-domestic violence movement
Left: Tillie Black Bear accepts congratulations from President Bill Clinton after receiving the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in December 2000. Credit: Mario Tama, AFP/Getty Images Right: Black Bear once …