Follow the Smoke: Why Corporate Carbon Accountability Matters
Just 32 major fossil fuel and cement producers were linked to more than half of global fossil CO₂ emissions in 2024. In Follow the Smoke, Brittany Allen explores…
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Nature’s Early Warning System: How Acorns Can Help Predict Future Lyme Disease Risk
Could acorns help predict future Lyme disease outbreaks? Research reveals a surprising connection between oak trees, white-footed mice, and infected ticks. Discover how autumn acorn abundance can provide…
EcoServants® Invites the Community to Shadow Hills Elementary Fall Festival 2026
Join EcoServants® for the Shadow Hills Elementary Fall Festival on Friday, October 23, 2026, in Alpine, California! Enjoy an evening celebrating community and supporting local families from 6…
Run, River, Run – Let’s Explore the Colorado River
The Colorado River remembers when it ran wild and full of life. Told through the voice of the river itself, “Run, River, Run” reflects on drought, disappearing wildlife,…
The Waste We Stop Seeing: An Open Letter to My Community
Litter often becomes part of the scenery simply because we grow used to seeing it. In this open letter, Anusha reflects on how everyday waste shapes our communities…
September 11, 2001: What a Troubled 15-Year-Old Boy Learned About Unity
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, I look back not only on the tragedy of that day, but on the lesson it left with me. As a 15-year-old…
Informal E-Waste Recycling and Toxic Exposure in China
What happens to electronic waste after it leaves our hands? Andrew Oliver examines informal e-waste recycling in China, the environmental and health risks associated with toxic exposure, the…
Why REE Mining Makes Green Technology Not Very Green
Green technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels depend on rare earth elements, but extracting and processing these materials can create serious environmental and community…
The Fiery Perspective of a New Yorker South of the Border
From Addison, New York, Pastor Jason Joslyn reflects on the Canadian wildfire smoke affecting communities across the border. He calls for compassion, cooperation, and Christian empathy instead of…
Why Community Cleanups Matter More Than People Think
Community cleanups do far more than remove litter. They protect waterways, reduce health risks, generate valuable environmental data, inspire public participation, and help communities advocate for stronger waste-management…