Practicing the Three Rs

by | Jul 1, 2002 | Opinion

When people ask me what simple things they can do as individuals and as families to care for God’s creation, something I suggest is that they practice the Three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle. Reduce Find ways to reduce your consumption of products, high-impact...

Indoor Air Pollution Is Unknown Threat

by | Jun 3, 2002 | Opinion

Outdoor air pollution is dangerous, especially during the May-September smog season. But indoor air pollution poses a problem as well, and it’s one that has been around for a while. In the 19th century, two of the most respected experts on the care and...

Environmental Concerns in Rural Communities

by | May 31, 2002 | Opinion

The Great Plains “Dust Bowl” of the mid-1930s provided a wake-up call for farmers, ranchers and the federal government. The topsoil was being blown off the plains, leaving sterile hardpan behind. Natural resource conservation was added to the agenda of the...

Outdoor Air Pollution: Getting Ready for Summer Smog

by | May 6, 2002 | Opinion

Smog season is upon us, with higher levels of ozone (smog) occurring from May through September. More than one in three Americans live in areas with unhealthy outdoor air, and in many areas it is getting worse, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The more we learn...