1/2/2014 // By Danielle Brigida Each year, about 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States, mostly from a selection of about 16 species of tree that we commonly call a “Christmas Tree.” They are decorated with lights and ornaments, become backdrops for annual family photos, and serve as a … Read more
Date: December 15, 2015 Author: Pete Pearson Pete Pearson works on food waste prevention and the intersection of agriculture and wildlife. Follow him on Twitter @petedpearson. The holiday season is upon us, which means spending time with friends and family. And it almost certainly means enjoying holiday parties where food is front … Read more
Here’s a collect of green thoughts from a website that no long exists – Green is Sexy and a few of my own: lighten up. Friends have been telling us about the new LED lights they have purchased for their holiday decorating this year. The biggest question we had? “Do they look … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt didn’t want to deplete forests for the holiday. His children had other ideas. A Teddy Roosevelt Christmas-tree ornament at the White House in 2008. Photo: AFP/Getty Images By Thomas V. DiBacco Dec. 9, 2015 Theodore Roosevelt’s commitment to conservation is well known. Less well known was the 26th president’s ill-fated … Read more