the overshare: Archive

Clean Energy Bill Passed!

In a close vote last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The following is a statement by Rodger Schlickeisen, president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “The passage of this historic legislation represents a critical first step toward making smarter energy choices, strengthening our economy, regaining a position...

Jul 1st

sprout thursdays

Everyday New York City throws 11,000 tons of material into landfills that could otherwise be recycled to fertilize our gardens, houseplants, window boxes, street trees and parks. So much of what we casually throw away- onion peels, coffee grounds, newspaper, paper towels, orange rinds, egg shells, leaves, dead flowers- have the potential to become nutrient rich, organic and sustainable compost. ...

Jun 29th

while studying for trivia night...

I learned: Harry S. Truman had unexpectedly become President owing to the sudden death of longterm President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Few expected him to secure election as the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1948. In an effort to boost his ratings, during the Democratic National Convention, the party released dozens of doves into the convention hall. The action backfired spectacularly...

Jun 29th