Laura Burns is a former biologist who blogs at Pug in the Kitchen. She her her husband, Matt strive to live a low-impact life with their 2 children Liam (2) and Sylvia (4 months). Together they cook from scratch, cloth diaper, homebirth, and hang their laundry in the fresh air.
BY Laura Michelle Burns ON October 16, 2014
Last summer, Ohio became the first state to weaken its renewable energy standards. Considering that the EPA had recently released new rules requiring individual states to meet standards for reducing their carbon emissions. The …
TOPICS: Clean Air Rules and Regulations, EPA, Great Lakes, Ohio, Politics, Renewable Energy
BY Laura Michelle Burns ON May 14, 2014
When in a group of people whose passions are aligned, community becomes powerful. Last week, communities of parents met to share their passion for clean air and advocacy across our nation — Mama Summits that …
TOPICS: Activism, Children's Health, Clean Air Rules and Regulations, Ohio, Politics, Renewable Energy
BY Laura Michelle Burns ON January 16, 2014
In August of 2013, a fantastical new program supported by Radio Disney was introduced in cities all over Ohio. The goal of “Rocking in Ohio” was purportedly to foster children’s interest in science and technology. …
TOPICS: Ohio
BY Laura Michelle Burns ON December 17, 2013
As 2013 draws to a close, it’s been a wonderful experience to look back and see how the power of activism has made such a difference.
As I read the emails Dominique sends to …
TOPICS: Activism, Clean Air Act, Climate Change, Coal, Ohio, Renewable Energy
BY Laura Michelle Burns ON December 10, 2013
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ladybugs? I think of sweet little red beetles who munch on aphids in rose beds? We’ve had swarms of them all over our …
TOPICS: Clean Air Act, Climate Change, Coal, Soot
