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.
As we prepare to commemorate the adoption of our nation’s Declaration of
Independence, Russ Weis has some
thoughts on the importance of words, as well as the importance of
preserving our democracy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With the summer solstice nearly here, environmental educator and
commentator Russ Weis considers a potentially portentous solstice coming
up next year.