Weekly e-Newsletter
Art of the Week: The evocative same-place, multi-time photos of Terry Evans’ Ancient Prairies
Night, near Salina, Kansas, April 2020 (2020). Archival pigment print, 40 x 40 inches. Credit: Terry Evans By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern from Oregon State University ’26 Imagine a compilation of …
Sustainability Tip: Why brushing and flossing really matter for brain health and preventing dementia
Maintaining good oral health habits, such as brushing and flossing, may help prevent cognitive impairment and dementia. But please remember to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth and …
Kindness: Surprisingly powerful small acts of kindness make a big difference
Simple acts of kindness, like sharing chocolate chip cookies, ripple farther than expected. Credit: Chanelle Nibbelink By Sophie Roback, Alliance Intern from Colorado College ’24 How many times can you …
Sustainability Fact: Gen-Z and gun violence — part of our everyday lives and why we’re stuck
Young protesters take to the streets after the devastating Parkland shooting in 2018. Credit: Deposit Photos By Saul Myhre, Alliance Intern from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities ’21 The …
Song of the Week: Before the Water Gets Too High by Parquet Courts
By Saul Myhre, Alliance Intern from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities ’21 In their 2018 song Before the Water gets too High, Parquet Courts wonderfully conceptualizes the feeling that …
Inspiration: Why awe and wonderment matter – How they can bring fundamental change
This is third and final article in our series on awe (see parts one and two). By Alliance President Terry Gips Is it possible something as available and inexpensive as …
Exposed: Companies hid health dangers of PFAS forever chemicals for decades
Unfortunately, PFAS can be found in ordinary objects like waterproof raincoats. Credit: Oona Tempest, Kaiser Health News By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern from Oregon State University PFAS – ever heard …