Green Living...North Country Style
The forms of sustainble living in Upstate New York are vastly diverse, yet largely unknown. Weave blogger Annie Hopkins is investigating the underreported "green living" stories, news, and accomplishments found in the North Country.
| Dec 06 2011 | Green Consumption |
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Tis the season for…more shopping? The holiday season is upon us and slowly our days are dwindling to get “the best deals in town,” the 25-50% off in stores, and free shipping! Just what every consumer needs; things and stuff and trinkets. This season, you have a choice to stand up for environmental action within your our home. Now come on…how easy is that! Read on to learn how:
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| Dec 06 2011 | Green Consumption |
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Tis the season for…more shopping? The holiday season is upon us and slowly our days are dwindling to get “the best deals in town,” the 25-50% off in stores, and free shipping! Just what every consumer needs; things and stuff and trinkets. This season, you have a choice to stand up for environmental action within your our home. Now come on…how easy is that! Read on to learn how:
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| Nov 11 2011 | The Blending of the Ecosystem |
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The Blending of our Ecosystem Separating two countries, offering strength and dedication when needed, the St. Lawrence River is a continuous spectacle in Upstate New York. Being so close to the river, I have watched the St. Lawrence University Men’s and Women’s Crew teams battle for the title on the rough river waters. I peered eerily down into it from the wrought iron bridge connecting my homeland to my next adventure in Canada. Never had I swam in the shifting waters or knew anything about it really. To me, it was apart of the St. Lawrence County history.
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| Nov 01 2011 | Don't Frack with NY! |
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Want some more up to date information on fracking in NY? Check out the link below! Heads up for my new blog post about the water issues caused by hydrofracking....coming soon!
http://dontfrackwithny.com/?gclid=CN-0gf_HlqwCFYbrKgodBwzFQg | |
| Oct 23 2011 | A Hyrdofracking Fairytale |
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Once upon a time, a small community thirty miles northeast of Ithaca lay nestled amongst crystal clear waters and beautiful foliage. The town had bountiful amounts of fresh produce at their local farmer’s markets, healthy residents and an abundance of animal life. The quiet, peaceful and serene town worked for the common good of society, thinking about how their actions affect the world around them. | |
| Oct 23 2011 | Fishing and Protesting |
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Occupy Wall Street and fishing? Now, they have nothing to do with each other, right? WRONG. Tis the season for...fishing! News just in for all you fishermen and women in the Waddington, NY area. The New York State Department for Environmental Conservation has approved the increase in number of rods used while fishing, from two to three. Check out the news report here: http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20111016/ADV02/310169987
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| Oct 10 2011 | Good News? You be the Judge... |
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Hey! Listen up! North Country Public Radio put out an environmental news report about hydrofracking in New York State. Looks like The Department of Environment Conservation was questioned on whether they would begin to work with the State to reduce the risks involved in hydrofracking. Check it out! http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/pages/environmental-news | |
| Oct 10 2011 | Have you REALLY tasted your water lately? |
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To drill. To penetrate. To cut. To frack. Have you really tasted your water lately? My name is Annie Hopkins and I am currently a senior at St. Lawrence University in Northern New York. I am excited to be exploring North Country issues, specifically focusing on the environment. As a Global Studies Major, this blog will allow me to share my perspectives and link my research to broader issues on a global context.
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