Howard Schultz is a man I admire. Back in January I wrote a piece, “Greenwash or Raw Milk for Big Business? Inside Starbucks,” about the ubiquitous coffee company, a signatory to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. Schultz, 63, is its …

On the Origins of Sustainability – Howard Schultz Read more »

It was a blow to the Port of Baltimore when the Carnival cruise ship line decided last year to relocate “Carnival Pride” to Tampa permanently. Decision was based on new clean air standards (ECA-Emission Control Areas) for U. S. coastal …

EPA: Carnival Pride May Return to Baltimore. It Does. (No foolin’!) Read more »

Many of you at St. Margaret’s Church know the energetic Samuel Enriquez. He’s a high-school-aged teen who’s being home-schooled and taking some courses at Anne Arundel Community College. Latin and calculus are among his current subjects. His environmental science course …

16-Year-Old Guest Blogger Samuel Talks Sustainable Building Read more »

get a gander at the coming season while still sane? Last week “Baltimore Style” was delivered through the mail slot and, when coming upon Kate Hudson’s article “Garden Variety” and the lush images of photographer Kirsten Beckerman, I felt lit …

With Weekly Snow and/or Ice to Contend with Recently, Isn’t It Time to… Read more »