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Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jul 13, 2020
Chiggers and Ticks: Blog 14 in a Gardening Series
Bugs don't just bug your plants. They can bug you too. Here is what I do. More
Issues: Sustainability
Margaret Salamon
Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Jul 9, 2020
Book Review: Facing the Climate Emergency by Margaret Klein Salamon
This book will help those who are angry and fearful—and loving—enough to find answers for ourselves as to what actions to take... what actions MUST be taken. More
Issues: Climate change
bugs
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jun 28, 2020
Bugs! Blog 13 in a Gardening Series
What to do about bugs in your garden. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Sarah Carballo Jun 26, 2020
Plastic Pellets: The Petrochemical Industry’s Reign of Terror
Recent arrests in Louisiana are part of a coordinated attack on those who defend democracy and challenge the petrochemical industry. More
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jun 25, 2020
Patience and Persistence: Blog 12 in a Gardening Series
Few if any gardeners are blessed with an unbroken stream of thriving, productive crops. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 24, 2020
Doomed by Economics: The Downfall of Dirty Industry
Instead of investing in flailing industries that poison our land, air, water, and communities, it's time to explore sustainable economic development strategies that provide long-term prosperity for people in our region. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage HubSustainabilityTransition economy
harvest
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jun 18, 2020
Harvesting: Blog 11 in a Gardening Series
Some crops lose quality very quickly if not harvested at the right time. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jun 17, 2020
Succession Crops: Blog Ten in a Gardening Series
If you don't have much garden space, think succession. Even if you do have ample garden space, succession crops boost your harvests. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jun 16, 2020
Cucurbits: Blog Nine in a Gardening Series
A common problem with summer squash is overabundance. One summer, two gardeners had nightmares featuring zucchini. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Sarah Carballo Jun 15, 2020
Social Justice: The Tangled Web We Weave
As environmentalists, the fight for racial, environmental, and labor justice—wherever it takes place—is always our fight as well. More
Issues: Racial inequalitySocial justice
close-up tomato leaves
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jun 4, 2020
Nightshades: Blog Eight in a Gardening Series
A nightshade is not something to keep moonlight off of you. It's something delicious you can grow. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 26, 2020
Climate Change: Real Solutions
We could supply all of Earth’s nearly eight billion humans with an adequate and varied diet, a shelter sufficient to provide comfort through the year, safe drinking water and sanitary arrangements, and basic healthcare. More
Issues: Climate changeRenewable energySocial justiceSustainabilityTransition economy
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 26, 2020
False Solutions to Climate Change: The Agricultural Sector
False solutions in each sector are aimed at maintaining current power relations. Real solutions are aimed at rescuing ecosystems and leading to a better world for all humans and other life forms. More
Issues: Climate changeRacial inequalitySocial justice
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 26, 2020
False Solutions to Climate Change: Geoengineering
Geoengineering proposals to address climate change comes with huge risks and offer governments a way to dodge finally taking serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More
Issues: Climate change
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 26, 2020
False Solutions to Climate Change: Buildings
When it comes to our buildings, doing nothing to improve them amounts to a false solution, when there is so much we can do to reduce the energy and emissions costs. More
Issues: Climate changeEnergy efficiency
chives
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 26, 2020
Flowers and Herbs in the Garden: Blog Seven in a Gardening Series
Add flowers and herbs to your vegetable garden. They are not for color and taste alone... More
Issues: Sustainability
emissions from coal-fired power plant
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 21, 2020
False Solutions to Climate Change: Transportation
Cars, planes, trains, and greenhouse gas emissions--oh my! More
Issues: Climate change
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 21, 2020
False Solutions to Climate Change: Electricity
The generation of electricity is only about 20% of energy use. So even if we made a complete switch to those renewable energy systems, we would still also need transformations in transportation, agriculture, buildings, and the materials sector More
Issues: Climate changeRenewable energy
John Amos coal-fired power plantPlant
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 21, 2020
False Solutions to Climate Change: Introduction
We are hearing about many false solutions to climate change. This series examines some of those and ends by examining some real solutions. WE want to know what you think. More
Issues: Climate change
Flowering strawberry plants
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire May 20, 2020
Fruit in the Garden: Blog Six in a Series
This year, enjoy fresh-out-of-your-own-garden strawberries and other fruits of your labor. More
Issues: Sustainability
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