Climate change is our responsibility whether our ticket is red or blue. We are all responsible for children's health, regardless of our political persuasions. However, conservative news networks have come out against solar energy in the US. The issue of climate change has certainly amplified the line between the parties. As a conservative, I am […]

There's nothing like a "heat wave" in the middle of January to make me think about my childhood winters. I rarely recall winters that didn't include deep snow drifts, school closings and frigid temperatures. I live right in the middle of Ohio's "snow belt." Winter just isn't complete without a few months of snow covering […]

The time has come to purchase a new mattress. My original plan was to go to a warehouse bedding store and purchase a new mattress. But then I visited my friend who had just bought a new mattress and the moment I entered, the smell permeated the air. I came home and started doing some […]

As the temperatures drop in the Great Lakes Region, we have the tendency to head inside, curl up by the fire and imagine our concerns are over. Even though the coldest season is upon us with all the holiday trimmings, we can't pack up our picket signs and stop worrying about the toxic stew that's […]

Are you one of the thousands of people who read MCAF partner, Beth Terry's, Plastic-Free: How I kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too? If so, were you shocked by the sheer volume of plastic in our world? Did you read the part about the plastic islands in the Pacific Ocean made up […]

Over the years, science has become more and more open to interpretation, and this means heated debates over what should be a simple fact: the Earth's climate is changing. As if the debates between the professionals weren't disconcerting enough, we have to add the drama between political lines and religious groups. I was educated in a […]

I'm a strong believer that climate change is the highest moral issue of our time. Just because one is a Conservative, or religious, or some combination of both; there is no reason to ignore the climate crisis. Young people of all political and religious persuasions are teeming with ambition and enthusiasm, and want to take on […]

In a few short weeks, Americans will be faced with the choice of voting for their next President. We'll head to the voting booths and cast votes on policies, representation in Congress and maybe a school levy or two. I will leave the polls relieved that I won't have to watch any more commercials from […]

The Great Lakes are not called the Great Lakes without good cause. Those who live in this region are fortunate enough to enjoy water sports, great cities with family activities, a rich history, and a deep cultural connection to one another. The larger cities around the Lakes are amply populated and there are lots of opportunities to […]

Ohio is now the 12th state in the nation to recognize waste heat as a renewable resource. The passing of Senate Bill 315 brings the potential for great change in my state. Governor Kasich has said:  “Ohio’s new energy policy also promotes clean-energy generation. While Ohio’s manufacturers are certainly big energy users, they’re also potential sources of […]