by grayisgreen | Aug 8, 2011 | Healthy Aging, Newest Fact-Sheets, Taking Action
Do you live in a climate-ready city? How prepared is your state for the challenges to health and the environment being caused by climate change–from the dangers of extreme heat and increased flooding to the spread of ragweed whose pollen causes allergies or mosquitoes...
by grayisgreen | Jun 1, 2011 | Newest Fact-Sheets
Flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people. Even when applied as instructed, these chemicals are not safe. Fortunately, there are steps you can take that can dramatically reduce or even eliminate the need for chemical...
by grayisgreen | Jun 1, 2011 | Food and Water, Healthy Aging, Home & Garden, Newest Fact-Sheets
Gardening at home is a past-time very familiar to many older adults. Unfortunately, garden plots can be hard to maintain as we get older, or there may not be outdoor space for them in condos or retirement communities. The doesn’t make having a garden any less pleasant...
by grayisgreen | Jun 1, 2011 | Newest Fact-Sheets
500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used around the world every single year. The vast majority of these are neither reused nor recycled, and a huge number make their way into rivers and oceans. Despite the availability of reusable shopping bags, the ease and...
by grayisgreen | Jun 1, 2011 | Newest Fact-Sheets
What you eat, how much you eat, and in what proportions is entirely your own decision. However, understanding how the choices we make have wider impacts, to ourselves and to the world, is important for making informed decisions. This guide is designed to give you a...
