Aggressive Writing Styles May Affect Readership Levels
A commenter points out that I may get more readers if I soften my tone. He has a point here, but I am incapable of writing in any other way. If I watered this down to politically correct, unoffensive drivel, I really wouldn’t have anything worth saying at all.
And keep in mind that this whole discussion has become dozens of times more life-threatening since the election of Donald Trump and his now-obvious intention to shred the environmental progress that the U.S. (world leader) has made over the last half-century. (more…)
Those who object to strident, bold and straightforward language are very likely not to groove on this piece from Dr. Joe Romm, Founding Editor of Climate Progress (“the indispensable blog,” as NY Times columnist Tom Friedman describes it). It’s called “
In response to my post on Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations, in which I asserted that 
Education is vital to the advancement of the human race. Without education, the next generation cannot make informed decisions about the world and its environment. Education raises awareness of important issues, issues that affect all of us. You can take an 
Question: You can hold your breath for one minute without too much discomfort. Try it. Then ask yourself: how many plastic bottles did Americans discard during those 60 seconds?
A dirty home is bad for your health. On the other hand, exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals can be just as bad. The only way to avoid both of those problems is to keep your home clean with safer, healthier cleaning products and it’s not as hard as it sounds. The average person can do it without too much effort. Here are some tips to help you get started in creating your own green home. 
One of the many things I admire about my colleague Jon LeSage of Green Auto Digest is his even-tempered, objective reporting style. 
It’s easy to laugh at reports whose titles state the obvious, like “Unprotected Teen Sex Linked to Unplanned Pregnancies,” or “Research Suggests Obese Ingest Excess Calories.”
There is no question that conventional plastics are one of the major sources of pollution on Earth. Plastic derived from petroleum is fought with environmental problems, and companies are increasingly looking for greener alternatives to plastic. 
Winter is around the corner and your heating bill can always benefit from some trimming. The best way to do this is by doing a tour of your house, finding the problem areas and fixing them in order to reduce the money necessary to keep your abode warm and comfortable. 
