Environmental
Screening of 'Nor Any Drop to Drink: The Flint Water Crisis' in Grand Rapids
by (Cedric Taylor)
Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is without question one of the most serious man-made disasters in recent memory. Most of us undoubtedly have seen news reports of brown, brackish tap water, bags of hair, skin rashes, marches and protests, crowded...
New jobs fair connecting the Black community to growing environmental industry
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 03-10-2016 under NEWS
The Think Green Jobs Fair is a free event designed to connect communities of color with education and jobs in Michigan's growing environmental market. Organized by Alvin Hills IV and Jonathan Jelks, local community organizers and entreprenurs,...
Alger Heights neighborhood launches new model for stormwater management
by (Calvin College)
Submitted 10-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Sure I know that you are tired of hearing about it But most repeat the same theme over and over again, It’s as if they were trying to refine what seems so strange And off and important to them. It’s done by everybody Because each...
Cutting curbs to clean a creek
by (Calvin College)
Submitted 09-23-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Gail Heffner with Dave Warners and Mike Ryskamp A 2013 study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency found that over half of our nation’s stream miles are in poor condition. Especially in urban areas like Grand...
Catalyst Radio: Our Kitchen Table teaching gardening for food security
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 02-28-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we visit with Lisa Oliver King of the environmental justice and food security nonprofit Our Kitchen Table. Beginning...
Treehuggers to add package-free bulk vegan food grocery store
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 05-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
There is a saying that goes, “There is no such thing as a free lunch," meaning that every meal costs something to make. This applies when one considers the amount of resources it takes to manufacture the packaging of a frozen pizza, for...