CT Green Scene

Are you a Parent? Are you Awake?

by Heather Burns

I only needed to open the door a few days ago to my child's gymnasium and take one whiff of the newly polished floor to be reminded of how much work still needs to be done to create awareness, turn inaction into action and create real change when it comes to the toxic environment our children are exposed to.

And while I may not be able to instantly control what school administrators put on floors, on the lunch menu, or on the school yards - I can create change to the degree I feel comfortable, have time for or feel compelled.

Healthy Child, Healthy World is a stand up organization helping keep "conscious" parents like me well informed so I can make sound choices on behalf of my children.

What's Your Action?

350.org is calling on people around the world to organize an action on October 24, 2009 incorporating the number 350 at an iconic place in their community, and then upload a photo of their event to 350.org website.

They'll collect these images from around the world and, with your help, deliver them to the media and world leaders.

To help you take part in October 24's international day of climate action, 350.org is:

• Lifting public awareness on the need for an international climate treaty to reach 350
• Assembling a coalition of hundreds of organizations committed to this vision of a more sustainable world 
• Connecting you with others in your community and across the planet who are building this movement 
• Providing on-line resources and tools that make pulling together an event easy
• Linking your October 24 event with hundreds of other actions at iconic places around the world 
• Leveraging the day of action for meaningful political change

CT GreenScene wants to help you spread the word, so let us know how we can help mobilize and get the message out there that 350 IS the MAGIC number.

WHY???????

350.org Bill McKibben on Colbert Nation!

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Chemical Cocktail

by Heather Burns-DeMelo

The cleaning products we use in our homes contain pesticides, neurotoxins and other poisons that are giving us cancer, respiratory illness, ADHD and more. Pets and children are particularly sensitive, as their systems are still developing. And after they're finished wreaking havoc on us in our homes, they make their way to our water supply. Did you know that you can't just throw away your laundry detergent because it's considered HAZARDOUS WASTE?!

This news segment had my mouth gaping open.

Happy Earth Day from CT GreenScene!

EARTH: Via our dear friends at Boston GreenScene--The Pale Blue Dot from Michael Marantz on Vimeo.

Beware of Nukes!

PACE is a GREAT organization to get involved in Connecticut and a wonderful resource, should you have questions and/or want to organize an effort in your neighborhood!

Common' FDA! Look Who You're Letting Down

350: The Magic Number