Ellen Slattery
Philadelphia, PA - http://
Ellen Slattery
Philadelphia, PA - http://


Eco-conscious hikers and campers live by the motto, "Leave no trace." This means leaving the area you traverse in just as good - if not better - condition as when you first came upon it. It's even the name of a center for "outdoor ethics," a nonprofit that promotes ethical, safe, healthy hiking and camping, and teaches people how to take care of the outdoors.

We throw around a lot of vocab on this blog. From shortened words to made-up words to acronyms, green lingo isn't easy to pick up overnight.
The effects of climate change aren't just environmental; we also feel them when we exercise outside. And, just like the planet, your body will likely balk at the excess heat and react accordingly: that can mean profuse sweating, dry mouth, burned skin, nausea...Continue reading Exercising outside this summer? Get tips from a pro
How many times have you driven a short distance in the city - say, to a local ice cream shop - only to circle the neighborhood again and again, looking for a parking spot. You quickly realize that you could have easily walked there in the time it took you to find a spot (not to mention, saved a ton of gasoline). In fact, a recent study by the New York Transportation Authority discovered that 28 percent to 45 percent of traffic on many streets in New York City is generated by people circling the blocks, looking for parking spots.





Solar energy is one of those concepts that seems like a great idea, but can be a tad complicated to undertake. Solar panels can cost a pretty penny, and you have to make sure you install them properly so the energy from the sun will be properly directed.
At the beginning of the summer, my roommate and I pledged to forgo an air conditioner. This is easier said than done, especially in a third-floor apartment with poor air circulation and a humidity index that climbs up above 80%, and a few pets that probably think we're out to kill them. (Don't worry - they get plenty of water and time in front of the fans). Oh - and we both work from home, so we don't have an office to escape to each day.

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