Food is our medicine. Foods not only provide nourishment for our body, they also nourish us emotionally and spiritually. Whether…
Double Trouble – Climate Change and COVID-19
As we expand our understanding and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to start thinking about how we are…
COVID-19 virus reveals that environmental justice is a public health issue
The pandemic of COVID-19 exposed the truth of environmental injustices. People of color have more underlying and serious health conditions,…
Free to breathe and thrive
I am passionate about the Earth just as I am passionate for humanity. In my eyes and the eyes of…
The Tough Keep Going: Advancing Forest Practices and Pesticide Reform
We’ve arrived at a moment when an agreement between corporate timber representatives and environmental health and forest protection defenders has…
The Real Cause Of Division In Communities
Amanda Astor ends her recent Register-Guard column with “Better understanding of forests and the science behind decision making can bring…
A right to clean air
Do you wonder how polluted the air you are breathing is? The fact is, the quality of our local air…
Tribal Climate Resilience in the Pacific Northwest
Native American Tribes and First Nations are most at-risk of suffering the devastating effects of climate change. Climate change is…
The Retreat from Roundup: Evidence Backing Cancer Claims
Glyphosate is a weed-killing chemical that is found in a variety of commonplace herbicides, including Monsanto and Bayer AG’s Roundup.…
We Need A Revolution Of Forest Resiliency (Not Logjam Lunacy)
On June 27th, a logjam of logging trucks circled our state Capitol, spreading lies and fear and spewing diesel soot.…
