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Hug a tree, and fight like heck to leave them standing

By Nicole Rivard Even though Americans have been celebrating Arbor Day since 1872—a day to plant,nurture and celebrate trees—the term “tree hugger” is still sometimes useddisparagingly. I wear it like a badge of honor. I often share with people how I actually hug a tree almostdaily when I’m walking my bulldog Lila in the land […]

In Our View on April 26, 2024
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Why greenwashing animal protein won’t work 

In Our View on January 24, 2024
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Promote the conservation of avian life on National Bird Day 

In Our View on January 5, 2024

Be Vegan. Make animal-free protein the norm in 2024 

In Our View on December 28, 2023

Foxes are simply magnetic 

In Our View on December 18, 2023

Protect wildlife by delaying your fall garden cleanup 

In Our View on November 10, 2023

Put autumn leaves to good use by composting

In Our View on October 18, 2023