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Weis: The Power Of Hope

As we anticipate Martin Luther King Day and President Obama’s second inaugural address, Russ Weis is thinking about the power of "hope," and how it relates to the future of our planet.
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Weis: Arbor Day

Friday is Arbor Day in Vermont, and while thinking about this upcoming day devoted to the planting of trees, Russ Weis branches out to consider the impact two intrepid female environmentalists have had on our world.
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Weis: Thinking Ahead

April 22nd is Earth Day, but environmental educator and commentator Russ Weis thinks that March is a perfectly good time to start planning ways to act on behalf of the planet.
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Weis: The Ripple Effect

As Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday approaches, environmental educator and commentator Russ Weis considers the ripples we can each set in motion today to make our world a better place tomorrow.
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Weis: The Turkey Bowl

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, commentator, college writing teacher and environmental educator Russ Weis is reflecting upon the importance of traditions, whether old, new, borrowed, or green.
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Weis: Leap Frog

With the summer solstice nearly here, environmental educator and commentator Russ Weis considers a potentially portentous solstice coming up next year.