New amendments to state constitutions are securing hopeful futures for their residents. Will Michigan follow? History Recap Life. Liberty. The Pursuit of Happiness. Do these words send you back to…
Curious about our the city of Holland's Community Energy Plan? You should be! Because things are getting interesting... By Shanley Smith In 2019 a group of citizens were appointed to…
Earth Month is Over… But Our Actions Aren’t! Check out these four events in the West Michigan area. All are addressing the climate crisis: By Shanley Smith 1) May: Next…
A local gardener shares the secret that attracts butterflies and reduces your carbon footprint. By Jared DeYoung Each spring we are privileged to witness the migration of butterflies. We see…
A lifelong Hollander addresses the most dire impacts of the climate crisis, who it affects, and how locals can help make an impact. By Shanley Smith Why I Care Recently…
Early blooming blossoms around the world are pointing toward climate change.By Shanley SmithAround the WorldHeadlines this week have reported the news; cherry blossoms are blooming earlier than ever. In Japan…
Young people in the community are rising to action. They're taking their future in their hands and asking the same of older generations. By Shanley Smith The Sunrise Movement Across…
What 1,000+ phone calls in one Michigan county unexpectedly revealed about climate change. By Shanley Smith Photography: Hannah Wei via Unsplash A Phone Call to Action Last year…
The green market is growing. Will Holland join the global economy or get left behind? By Kristopher Reinhardt. Originally published in the Holland Sentinel. Reprinted with permissions. Some Climate History…
Leading Climate Change scholar, activist, and educator Katharine Hayhoe tackles the question asked by many: "Why should I care?"By Shanley Smith"Christian, Climate, and Culture"Last month I attended (virtually) a January…
