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Although Remington Woods is some miles off in Bridgeport, the strong conservation gene that Greenwich possesses inclines residents to care about our forests. Removal of this woodland would almost certainly affect regional climate as the heat normally absorbed by the forest would rise into the atmosphere, raising regional temperatures and contributing to air pollution.” – Myra Klockenbrink Continue Reading →
Scouts were quick to notice the first guests for the hotel. Woolly caterpillars were only too happy to take up residence, one claiming the highly sought-after penthouse suite. Continue Reading →
Pat Sesto, Environmental Affairs director, said it was critical to share a vibrant message about the value of pathways. “Art is an essential way to communicate.” Continue Reading →
Vanishing sea ice is already responsible for 25 percent of global warming with the Arctic Circle warming three times faster than the rest of the planet. The planet is an interconnected system, and what happens in the Arctic affects the whole of the planet by accelerating global warming, sea level rise and the number and frequency of natural disasters. Continue Reading →
This resolution, like the mural, supports the mission of establishing native pollinator-friendly habitats and food sources for bees, birds, butterflies, other pollinating insects and wildlife where people live, work and play. Continue Reading →
A proposed “Pollinator Pathway” mural painted on the concrete wall at the bus stop across from GHS would feature butterflies and flowers. Continue Reading →
“It may feel counterintuitive to think of soil to improve our water supply, but soil plays a critical role in our watershed. Because the soil is largely invisible we tend to think of it as simply the place where plants grow. In fact, soil is a living matrix that absorbs, filters and stores our water. Soil holds the landscape together in the presence of water.” – Myra Klockenbrink, Co-Chair of the Land and Water Sector of the Greenwich Sustainability Committee Continue Reading →
“Tipping fees may further reduce competition in the hauling market in Greenwich. The large carrying costs of tipping fees could drive smaller haulers out of business, allowing the larger haulers to set the market price.” – Myra Klockenbrink, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
Soon residents will be able to purchase kits to use to set aside food waste inside a compostable bag with food scraps, as well as coffee grinds, egg shells, bones, meat, oyster shells, and even napkins. Continue Reading →