Lifestyle

It seems everything is “green” these days: green cars, green cleaning supplies, and even green eating. That leads us to an important distinction:  Are things businesses actually green or are they greenwashed? More ubiquitous than eco-friendly businesses is the phenomenon...

Leadership can take several forms, as Embracing Resiliency keynote Rob Fleming explained. Over the past few years, we’ve seen natural disasters manifesting as climate change from Hurricane to Katrina to Hurricane Sandy and the 2020 wildfires. Watching these events can...

Climate change is wreaking havoc on our sea levels, weather patterns, and agriculture. It’s hurting our mental health too. You feel all that climate-related stress? It’s common enough to make it into the dictionary. “Eco-anxiety,” is defined as the “persistent...

Looking to cut out Amazon, Target & big box stores this holiday season? Here’s our cheat sheet for EVERYTHING Local This year, the holiday season may look different with wait times to enter your favorite local shops or shifting online....

Spotted lanternflies have been wreaking havoc on Pennsylvania trees for years, and the battle against them isn’t over. Here’s what you need to know to keep the sap-sucking insects under control. Since the 2014 arrival of spotted lanternflies in Pennsylvania,...

Humans might be social distancing right now, but ticks and mosquitoes aren’t. Here’s how to protect yourself from itchy bites and insect-borne illnesses this summer. Pennsylvania holds an unfortunate record with insect-borne diseases. 73,610 cases of tick-borne illnesses were reported...

Since scientists first began testing genetically modified crops in the 1980s, GMOs have espoused fear and controversy. But what are the pros and cons? Stores like Sprouts Farmers Market, Mariposa Food Co-op, and MOM’s Organic Market are immensely popular among...

Your guide for how to safely celebrate with the earth in mind. COVID-19 has completely transformed the way we interact, redefining what we consider a “party.” In lieu of large gatherings, people are enlisting Zoom to connect and celebrate life...

New Jersey may be known for its highways, beaches, and dense population—but it’s also remarkably ecologically diverse. With 800,000 acres of pinelands, coastal wetlands, barrier islands, and “farming belt,” New Jersey’s treasures deserve attention. The state is also a significant...