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Fresh water accounts for less then 3% of all the water on the globe and access to clean, uncontaminated drinking water is unavailable to almost 1/6th of the world’s population. Millions of women are unable to work and millions of … Continue reading

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Among the various proverbs, sayings, myths and fables we all share with our children, one that is loved and used often is the “three wise monkeys (or frogs!)”- see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil; hence, there is … Continue reading

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Whether you live in Beijing, China or Bangor, Maine, our changing climate is something we are all witnessing first hand. From longer allergy seasons, to warmer evenings all year round, earlier spring flowers, and more extreme weather events in every … Continue reading

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Celebrating and sharing stories about parents doing extraordinary things because they want to create a better, cleaner and more sustainable future for their children and ours, is something we love to do! So, grab the kids in your life and … Continue reading

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When problems seem overwhelming for our children, we remind them to take things “one day at time.” Amazingly, their problems often don’t seem so big or so overwhelming anymore. On May 20, 2014, you and your family can join me … Continue reading

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Two reports with stark and clear parallels for women and children around the world were released on May 6th, 2014; the US National Climate Assessment, and the Save the Children, State of the Worlds Mothers. Both reports which show a … Continue reading

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Mothers should be celebrated every day…and in many ways, they regularly are. Mothers also have their own “special” day, the second Sunday in May. Cards, flowers, breakfast in bed – gifts of all kinds – are made and bought as … Continue reading

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Joylette Portlock, Climate Mama Extraordinare and Communitopia Board President. rocks it in every way in this new “Watt Chop” video. A parody of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ hit “Thrift Shop” – the video is about both climate change and consumer … Continue reading

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President Obama has delayed his decision on Keystone XL — but we can’t wait for action and Reject and Protect – an incredible gathering of “Cowboys & Indians” ranchers, farmers, parents, children and grandparents, from around the county – is … Continue reading

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April 25 is World Penguin Day, a day to celebrate, protect and remember these fascinating creatures; sharing facts about them, recognizing threats to their existence and why we all must work to protect them, and the habitat in which they … Continue reading

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