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MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
COMEDY
The Law of Unintended Consequences
By
Pam Ferderbar
, Contributor
Satirist, humorist, heart of gold. Author of Feng Shui and Cha...
Example: You meet a roguish sort at a bar. He appears penniless, extremely charming and slightly underfed. When he empties
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THE WORLDPOST
A Letter to Donald Trump from Mexico: Don't Turn Our Dreams Into Nightmares
By
Homero Aridjis
, Contributor
Mexican poet, novelist and environmentalist
There is no aspect of Mexican life that is not going to be affected by your election.
GPS FOR THE SOUL
On Monarchs, Failure, And Perseverance
By
Maria Rodale
, Contributor
CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author
ENVIRONMENT
How To Weed--These 10 Tips Are All You Need
By
Maria Rodale
, Contributor
CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author
For more from Maria Rodale, visit www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com The other day, I was driving to work and had to drive
WORLDPOST
Dear Obama, Trudeau and Peña Nieto: Act Now to Save the Monarch Butterfly
By
Homero Aridjis
, Contributor
Mexican poet and environmentalist
We, the undersigned scientists, writers, artists and concerned citizens, call upon North American governments to preserve one of the the most extraordinary and iconic creatures on the planet.
DIVORCE
Soar Into Your New Life Like A Butterfly Post-Divorce
By
Clara G. Herrera
, Contributor
I am a mama, science teacher, writer, and artist. I do not col...
Butterflies are fascinating insects. Those who harm these incredible, intricate creatures with purpose should be excommunicated from life. Only cruel kids squish butterflies.
ENVIRONMENT
The Easy Way You Can Help Save the Monarchs
By
Maria Rodale
, Contributor
CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author
So get your seeds! Plant some milkweed! Then relax and enjoy the show. Sometimes big things can be accomplished in small
ENVIRONMENT
Why You Should Plant Milkweed Right Now
By
Steve Peterson
, Contributor
backyard farmer, outdoor enthusiast, engineer, dad, and Packer...
You might not be familiar with milkweed, but you're probably familiar with the iconic orange and black Monarch butterfly.
ARTS
The Poetic Host
By
Tamsin Smith
, Contributor
President, SlipStreamStrategy
Compass and clock. People have plans. People set deadlines. Old men and young tourists all crave beauty. But, as each singular human's history proves, the expected is not the actual.
ENVIRONMENT
A Good Year Won't Save the Monarch Butterfly, but This Solution Can
By
David Festa
, Contributor
Senior Vice President at Environmental Defense Fund
We've learned from recent media reports that the monarch butterfly is on a "big rebound." That is certainly cause for celebration, as it proves that conservation efforts are making a difference. And yet, we can't wipe our hands clean and consider the job done. The work has only just begun.
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ENVIRONMENT
'Green News Report' - March 1, 2016
By
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen
, Contributor
Co-hosts of the radio’s nationally syndicated ‘Green News Report’
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Donald Trump calls for killing the EPA; West Virginia votes to kill climate science education; China
SCIENCE
All I Want for Christmas
By
Dr. Robert T. Fraley
, Contributor
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto
But too many people still haven't awakened to the global food and nutrition challenge, Santa, or have misdiagnosed it as
IMPACT
Uplifting: This Week in Daily Giving
By
Ariel Nessel
, Contributor
Co Founder of The Pollination Project
This week The Pollination Project was proud to support grassroots efforts around the world that uplift and support people and communities. Two projects this week provide innovative tools to individuals with autism and their families.
ENVIRONMENT
Could The Monarch Butterfly Go Extinct In Our Lifetime?
By
Steve Peterson
, Contributor
backyard farmer, outdoor enthusiast, engineer, dad, and Packer...
The challenges I face trying to help the Monarch butterfly in my backyard mirror the challenges the Monarch faces. It takes A LOT to support Monarch butterflies because they can lay so many eggs. In the wild, only a small fraction of the caterpillars will survive pests and diseases to turn into butterflies.
ENVIRONMENT
A Bold Plan for Saving Pollinators
By
Jared Green
, Contributor
Editor, THE DIRT
Clearly, more is needed to restore pollinators to health. According to the speakers, a key piece of the puzzle is bringing back nutritious forage wherever possible. Let's start with better integrating forage opportunities along highways.
ENVIRONMENT
Government Pledges $3 Million To Save Monarch Butterfly
By
Kate Sheppard
The Fish and Wildlife Service is committing $2 million to the plan, while the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, an organization
WELLNESS
Dead of Winter -- End of Life With Lightness
By
Gerit Quealy
, Contributor
Journalist, Author, Botanical Shakespeare, HarperCollins/Harpe...
So, violent death we're used to... but natural death? Shhh, don't talk about
that.
Don't acknowledge it. Try to prevent it. Outlive it, outrun it, outsmart it. Stick a tube or a wire or a needle into it stat!
WORLDPOST
40 Years Ago the World 'Discovered' Mexico's Monarch Habitat -- Today Its Survival Is at Stake
By
Homero Aridjis
, Contributor
Mexican poet and environmentalist
The main culprit for this precipitous decline is no longer logging in the reserve (although that still takes place) but the huge increase in land planted with genetically modified, herbicide resistant soybean and corn crops (93 percent of total soybean acreage and 85 percent of corn acreage in 2013) in the U.S. Corn Belt.
ENVIRONMENT
The Monarch Butterfly May Soon Be Protected By The U.S. Endangered Species Act
By Reuters, Reuters
(Reporting by Laura Zuckerman in Salmon, Idaho; Editing by Steve Gorman and Peter Cooney) “Almost every person I’ve talked
SCIENCE
Baffling Butterfly-Shaped Cloud Turns Out To Be... A Huge Swarm Of Actual Butterflies
By
Dominique Mosbergen
But the mystery has now been solved. What looked like a cloud on radar images was actually a huge butterfly-shaped swarm
ENVIRONMENT
Why Monarch Butterflies Need Endangered Species Act Protection
By
Carol Polsgrove
, Contributor
author
As monarch butterflies make their long journey from the U.S. to Mexico this fall, let's pause to consider the 90 percent drop in their numbers over the past twenty years.
IMPACT
Finding One's Voice: This Week In Daily Giving
By
Ariel Nessel
, Contributor
Co Founder of The Pollination Project
African American Art Renaissance in Michigan. Anthony Jerome Artis and Davida Artis are introducing African American Art
ENVIRONMENT
The Magical Migration of the Monarch
By
Maria Rodale
, Contributor
CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author
Everyone loves a monarch butterfly! They are a magical symbol of summertime, transformation, and the health of the environment. But let's face it; they're a bit complicated to understand.
ENVIRONMENT
Bring Back the Monarchs!
By
Chip Taylor
, Contributor
Pollinator Protector, Monarch Watch
Monarch Watch is built on the idea that all of us acting together can be a powerful force for good. By planting milkweeds and other nectar rich flowers, we can throw a lifeline to monarchs and their fellow pollinators.
FOOD
Four Inspirational Food Leaders Honored at Growing Green Awards
By
Peter Lehner
, Contributor
Senior Attorney, Earthjustice
Through the efforts of these inspirational educators, practitioners and advocates, we are beginning to make farming and food production more sustainable, and to change the way we eat as a nation.
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