Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2010. Sometimes recycling is a bit of a chore, but it can be fun if you combine it with a little birding. That’s possible at Will County’s recently opened electronics recycling site at the Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave., Monee. It’s simple to use – just[Read More…]
Environmental
Dear Springfield: Overturn The Illinois Pesticide Act
Staff Editorial To our esteemed legislators in Springfield, Illinois: We urge you all to overturn "The Illinois Pesticide Act," a law which essentially forbids municipalities from regulating the use of pesticides in any way, even if these municipalities are home rule "units," as the law says. For clarity’s sake, here[Read More…]
1,200 NASA Workers To Be Laid Off
(CNN) – More than 1,200 NASA workers will be laid off Friday, despite Congress passing a $19 billion budget for the space agency two days earlier. Lori Garver, NASA’s deputy administrator, said Thursday she didn’t believe the bill would affect planned layoffs, "certainly not for tomorrow." Thursday was the last[Read More…]
Fibonacci, Fractals and Financial Markets from Socionomics.net (Video)
An absolutely fascinating video on the Fibonacci Sequence in nature, the stock market, the human body, and so, so much more. Nod to George Fabian, teacher of Mathematics at Marian Catholic High School, for the link.
Pre-Cool Your Home for Savings – It Works
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– I was skeptical when I opened the Commonwealth Edison Summer Energy Kit which recommended pre-cooling the home “for savings.” Why the skepticism? ComEd recommends lowering the thermostat all the way down between 69° F and 72° F. That seemed a bit chilly to me. Generally, at night,[Read More…]
Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away
Learn more about rain barrels and save money on watering your lawn or garden. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2010. You’ve seen them on your Park Forest vehicle sticker, at the Aqua Center gazebo and for sale at the Farmers Market. Rain barrels can save you money while helping[Read More…]
The Few, The Proud, The Geocachers
Geocachers at the Central Park Wetlands. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The first few days in May were a big deal for geocachers – people who find hidden “treasures” with GPS receivers. Many were celebrating the 10th anniversary of geocaching. At the Central Park Wetlands in Park Forest, one geocacher[Read More…]
The Atrazine Cover Up: A 6 Minute Video Worth Watching
Pineland, Maine–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2010. Atrazine is a pesticide long associated with causing birth defects in frogs and other amphibians, as well as myriad health impacts to humans and other mammals. The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health said atrazine’s “alleged endocrine disruptor effects, possible carcinogenic effect, and epidemiological connection[Read More…]
Natural Lawn Care: Growing Weed-Free Without Pesticides
“People should not be afraid of dandelions,” says Rachel Rosenberg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Chicago premiere screening at Columbia College of the documentary movie A Chemical Reaction. The movie documents one of the most powerful and effective community environmental[Read More…]
Will County Public Meetings on District Deer Management Plan
A deer grazes in the co-ops last summer. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Will County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host public meetings to discuss its proposed plan to manage deer. Meetings are scheduled for: Tuesday, April 13 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, McKinley Woods, 25055 W.[Read More…]
