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 …

In June, the EPA unveiled a new proposal to toughen the standards on soot. These standards will impact the national air quality, benefiting many people's health. As always, there are those who oppose these new standards. This is an election year, and with industrial lobbyists attempting to garner support where ever they can, you can …

UPDATE! Team ENERGY STAR is inviting students up to the age of 25 to enter an essay contest explaining why saving energy is important and describing how they do their part. The "essays" can be anything: written words, photo montages, slide shows, posters, cartoons, drawings, etc. The first 100 entrants receive a free DVD of …

Sometimes when I start to do research on a specific health and safety issue, I feel overwhelmed…toxins from air pollution settles into our water and contaminates our fish with mercury…asthma is on the rise…the elderly are seeing a greater battle with Alzhemier's Disease. I find myself wishing for simpler times when we could eat a …

If you're anything like me, you fall into the category of women who are caring for their children and their parents or grandparents. My aunt and my grandmother are both in their 70s. I'm grateful that they are in good health and are active. But I will confess that I worry about them the most …

As a Conservative, I am thrilled that this year's Earth week is also going to involve the Evangelical community. On Tuesday, there was an Interfaith Moral Action on Climate (IMAC) held in Washington, DC. IMAC was inspired by the realization that the awareness of climate change has decreased while the actual impact of the changes are increasing. …

A recent study highlighted the fact that our children just aren't getting outside to play. The research shows that girls are 16% less likely than their male playmates to enjoy the fresh air. Boys are more likely to suffer from asthma in childhood, but yet they are still the ones who statistically want to play …