Striking for Babies’ Brains
September 20, 2019
Melting glaciers. Stranded polar bears. New diseases from ticks and mosquitoes. More serious and widespread flooding. There are so many reasons to support the Climate Strike. Here’s one more; the damage that fossil fuels are doing to the developing brain, both before and after birth.
Babies Suffer When Pregnant Moms are Exposed to Polluted Air, But Folic Acid & Clean Energy Can Help
August 20, 2019
Air pollution hurts people with asthma. And, polluted air makes it harder for people with heart disease. Last week a new study came out that shows that when a pregnant woman breathes polluted air, it also harms their baby’s brain.
Protecting Babies by Standing Up Against Toxic Chlorpyrifos
August 15, 2019
What would you do if you learned that a certain insecticide is being passed from pregnant women to their babies? And that the more of that chemical that the child gets while still in their mother’s womb, the greater the damage to that baby’s developing brain? And what if you fo
Seven Tips to Kill Weeds Naturally, Without Harmful Chemicals
July 24, 2019
If you see a weed-free lawn, chances are it is regularly sprayed with weed killers. The small warning signs posted in the lawn after spraying help keep kids and pets off the grass for a while, but the chemical residues persist after the signs come down.
Case Study: How Being a Bright City Can Lead to Healthier Kids in Your Community
July 16, 2019
Anchorage recently trained childcare providers on what to look for in household products to avoid harmful ingredients. The training focused on children’s nap mats. City employees collected mats potentially containing chemical flame retardants and exchanged them for healthier alternatives.
Meet Bright City Providence, Rhode Island
June 21, 2019
One of the oldest cities in the U.S., Providence is also the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Grand historic buildings populate a thriving downtown and many delicious restaurants and cafes are within easy walking distance of City Hall (built 1878).
Case Study: How Being a Bright City Can Lead to Even More Wins for Your Community
June 13, 2019
Salt Lake City (SLC) recently won a $5,000 grant from Stonyfield Organic to be used towards organic turf management.
Safe, Effective Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes and Ticks
June 11, 2019
Mosquitoes seem to take over our yards this time of year. Mosquito control companies are offering treatments for suburban yards — twice monthly, yard-wide spraying — to kill both mosquitoes and ticks.