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Bright Idea: Put Your Senator on Speed Dial By Caitlin Marshall What’s one five minute project you can do to make a big impact on climate? Put your senator on speed dial! Living in a s... Read more
Quenching an Inevitable Thirst By Jennifer Ruggiero Snowplows hunt for snow as people bustle around in t-shirts. Some rejoice at the mild temperatures, and most are thankful for lower heatin... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 43 What’s hiding in your walls? There is something behind your walls, and it’s not just air… It’s the insulation! Insulation is one of the best ways to improve the energy ef... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 42 A TIME TO BAND TOGETHER Given the enormous challenges we face, how do we respond? Will we get a future that is beautiful and just? The answer to that question i... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 41 PREPARING FOR WHAT’S TO COME The increased frequency of major disasters encourages us to consider prudent precautions everyone should take. Consider These… Think ab... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 40 BRIGHT IDEA: Eat to Save the World Last month, we introduced the notion of minimizing your food miles. So, let’s share a few priorities to help you eat to save the world.... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 39 WHAT REALLY MATTERS BRIGHT IDEA: When Praise is Due, Give it! The recently passed Senate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, may not be everything climate activists hoped... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 38 A BETTER WORLD BRIGHT IDEA: Help Children Prepare for the Future Rather than preparing children for the workforce or to reach higher standards of living than their p... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 37 SHORT TAKES III: Zero Waste, McKibben’s Third Act, Getting to Know You BRIGHT IDEA: Take the Five Steps to Zero Waste Discarded food is the single-largest component of US... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 36 SHORT TAKES II: Leaf blowers, climate education & permaculture BRIGHT IDEA: Let’s Quit Gas-powered Leaf Blowers Seldom is there an opportunity with so much potential.... Read more
