NJIN’s Mission to Save the Bees
Our farm is now home to 6,000 honeybees! The NJIN farm is on a mission to save the bees! Our 50 acres are now home to over 26 varieties...
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Julie Kucks
Oct 3, 20231 min read
New Study Reveals that Environmental Wellbeing Improves Global Economy & Equity
A new study has discovered that investing in the environment not only boosts the global economy, but also improves equity for poorer...
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Julie Kucks
Aug 24, 20235 min read
Proactive Vs. Protective Climate Action
When a meditator sits on their cushion, their work is to balance two things – effort and concentration. You can’t have effort without...
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Julie Kucks
Aug 10, 20235 min read
Does A.I. Belong in the Classroom?
Do you remember H.A.L. 9000 – the treacherous AI who causes the chilling plot-twist in 2001 Space Odyssey? How about Agent Smith and the...
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Julie Kucks
Jul 19, 20231 min read
The 11th Annual Report From The World Economic Forum
For over a decade, the WEF has released a report each year exploring the latest cutting-edge technologies that are expected to positively...
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Julie Kucks
Jul 13, 20235 min read
The Globe Reached Its Highest Temps In History This Month
104°F in Beijing. 130°F in Death Valley, CA. 67°F in Antarctica. That’s right. Antarctica. Last week, the globe set a brand-new record –...
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Julie Kucks
Jun 21, 20235 min read
5 Unique Cultural Rituals to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
How important is the Sun? The sun supports life on our planet. It provides the light that plants need for photosynthesis to create their...
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Julie Kucks
Jun 15, 20231 min read
How to Be an Environmentalist When You Can’t Get Off The Couch
Some days, it is really difficult to care about the earth. When we are feeling mentally and emotionally low, our brains have a tendency...
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Julie Kucks
May 24, 20231 min read
African River Prawns Are the Solution to Schisto Disease
Ecologists discover that reintroducing African River Prawns to waterways can heal parasitic disease 20 million people worldwide are...
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Julie Kucks
Apr 20, 20233 min read
True Stories of Real Plant-Lovers Quietly Saving Our Planet
“To see things in the seed, that is genius.” – Lao Tzu Have you ever felt like you didn’t matter? Have you ever felt like your actions...
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Julie Kucks
Mar 16, 20234 min read
The Elephant Whisperers: An Elephant Caretaker’s Journey to Love
“I cannot imagine a life without elephants.” "Oh, my dear. Did you sleep, my child? How are you? Oh, my dear. Oh, my dear Raghu, my...
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Julie Kucks
Mar 8, 20235 min read
Mindful Birding Relieves Stress in Teens
I recently moved to a marina in South Brooklyn. And the most dramatic mental change since moving out of the city’s epicenter toward the...
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Julie Kucks
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Recycled Wastewater Makes the Best Drinking Water
What if you could reclaim the water that runs down your drain, pour it into a glass, and have the cleanest drinking water possible?...
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Julie Kucks
Jan 25, 20239 min read
11 Foraged Foods That Can Save Money on Groceries & Prescriptions
Could a food foraging guide help you through the recession? Dr. Nicole Apelian is an herbalist, biologist, and survivalist who has over...
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Julie Kucks
Jan 18, 20234 min read
5 Easy Beginner Compost Tips
Composting is easy, clean, and is an ideal way for us to lessen our food waste. If you’ve been thinking about composting but decided it...
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Julie Kucks
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Give the Gift of Sustainability: 8 Eco-Friendly Companies to Shop This Holiday
The holidays are here, and Americans are slated to spend $910 billion shopping online. While the holidays are a time of celebration and...
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Julie Kucks
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Females Are Rebuilding the Planet’s Forests
Sherilyn Deschain is a third-generation forest owner and caretaker who has inherited care of acreage in Hillsborough, NC where her mother...
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Julie Kucks
Nov 9, 20224 min read
Blue Health: The Water-Based Approach to Mental Wellness
I live on a houseboat. I just moved in this month – it is a Catamaran Cruiser SE35 docked on Jamaica Bay in South Brooklyn. From my...
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Ann Leslie Davis
Nov 2, 20221 min read
New Carbon Capture and Utilization Strategy Recycles CO2 Emissions
It’s morning and you wake on a comfortable foam mattress made partly from greenhouse gas. You pull on a T-shirt and sneakers containing...
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Julie Kucks
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Harvard Takes Cues from Nature in New Biologically Inspired Engineering
The RoboBee. Metamorpho. Octobot. These are just a few of the remarkable biologically inspired technologies the Wyss Institute at Harvard...
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