The Result Of Fossil Fuel Dependancy

Many people are in a gas line waiting for gas as result of Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane caused the infrastructure around the NYC metro to be shut down. As a result, the city was cut off from resupply which caused restrictions to be put on the current supply of gas limiting amounts which can be purchased. The police is regulating this, hence the long lines. Many cars have become stranded or some are surviving on fumes. If we were less dependent on fossil fuels this might not have happened say if cars were solar powered or ran on "green" biofuels.

We Need A Government Sponsored "Green Renovation" program

A mass "green" renovation plan for metropolises should be developed to assist in the multiple initiatives coming into play. In New York City, building owners can get up to $100,000 in tax abatements for installing green roofs. Other benefits include incentives for installing solar panels. Frankfurt, Germany is one of the leading cities on the "going green trend" with most of the city's roofs becoming "green rooms". Portugal is building the world's first sustainable city. How can the U.S. get up to par? Feedback wanted!

We Can Do This!

These are great ways for us renters to do our part with going green.Apartment Renters Go Green

Pollination by Bumblebees

Here is a typical summer day of bumblebees at work on Lefferts between Flatbush and Bedford Avenue.

Sunflowers on a "Dark" road.

On Lenox Road between Flatbush and Bedford Avenue, a citizen of the community gave the block a much needed facelift. For sometime now, Lenox Road has been known as a block filled with crime and most flowers found on the block is usually left in honoring someone that may have perished on the block. The sunflowers are a beacon of hope, giving residents and passer-buyers a pleasant site to look at, rather than the usual crowd hanging out. With that being said, still be on alert if you go visit the site.

Eco-Obituary

A young tree has ended its short journey on this planet. He swayed with the winds until his last days. Tree had great potential to become copy paper, a pencil, or cabin. Thank the cosmic powers this tree spared those fates and died naturally.

The Mangos Have Arrived

An Asian owned produce market on Washington Avenue between Lincoln Road and Lefferts received a new shipment of Mangos. Where were they shipped from? If you noticed, markets like these sell delicacies like strawberries for much cheaper than list price.

Eco-Crimes

Law officials should impose harsher and more expensive charges for crimes against the planet. Earth that is!

Spreading the "Green" Initiative at Medgar!

On Thursday June 21, 2012 I took my water bucket and went to my two tree sites that I planted trees, at the B & C building. I met up with fellow students Clement and Tenyson Smith who assisted with watering and documenting the experience. Participation of "Green" initiatives in the surrounding Medgar Evers College public community is something I hope to improve. A tree steward program is a program I hope to initiate at Medgar Evers College, starting this summer and doing this project for at least a year. Finding financial sources to help with the project might be a difficult task but I know it can be done, even if I have to contribute my own money. All big things have a small beginning.

Million Trees Tree Steward Workshop at P.S. 166 in LIC, Queens

On Wednesday June 20, 2012 I went to a Million Trees NYC workshop at P.S 166. This event was great and outlined some tips on how to take care of the soil surrounding the tree. 

First, we were given a few tools provided by MTNYC in the form of gloves, a hand rake, and a hand shovel. We removed the trash and dug up the weeds. If we dug up roots, we immediately covered the roots with dirt to prevent sunburn. After we completed the session. We were allowed to take the tools home to help care for maintaining adopted trees. In addition, we were given a mesh water bucket for watering plants and trees.

Organic Cleaners...Really?!

How can anything that uses chemicals be organic? In my opinion, nothing unless you using just hot water.

MillionTreesNYC Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara/Carmelo Anthony PSA

Congratulations Carmelo,

A great public service announcement.

Pollination by butterfly

Nature's work day.

Green Citizen

Going Green starts with baby steps. This garden is located on Sterling between Bedford & Washington Ave. in Brooklyn.

Nature's Fury

This tree fell near the World Laundromat on Empire Blvd in Flatbush Brooklyn

Small Oasis at Medgar Evers College

Who knew such a small beautiful peaceful getaway on the side of the right side of the B building existed?!

Earth Day needs to be Earth Year

We should make Earth Day a year round event. Although it has migrated to becoming a week, we can do better. Now let me go complete my ENVS 400 assignments.

Earth Week Challenge

I challenge you, the reader and myself to use reusable containers like the one in the picture, for water instead of buying bottled water for a week.

Should Humans Be Considered A Natural Resource

I may be going off subject, but something has to be done about homelessness. In the same night, I walked pass these two homeless human beings near 8th ave @ 39th Street in midtown Manhattan, New York.

Green Space in Flatbush Brooklyn

This beautiful garden is located in the Flatbush Brooklyn, New York community, located at Lefferts Avenue and Washington Road. It contains potted plants, semi-peaceful outdoor lounge space, and some veggies.

Earth Day Challenge

I'm feeling much better now so I will start blogging again. I'm trying to decide on a challenge that readers can participate in for a week beginning on Earth Day 2012.
-reusable bottles?

The finished product.

Here is a better version of the tree the 'Winter King Hawthorne' I planted on March 28, 2012. You can see I laid red wood chips around the base. I bought the chips from King's County Nurseries @ 625 New York Avenue @ Rutland Road in Brooklyn, New York.

Let's create a Medgar Evers garden club!

My goal is to acquire an abandoned space, beautify it with plants (like this one) and dedicate it to Medgar Evers.

The Active Environmental Student

Even on spring break I recycle.

Only A Matter of Time: Eco-Terrorism

It knew it was only a matter of time before "Eco-Terrorism" starts to manifest itself in pursuit of desperate measures to prove religious points. According to the Hindustan Times, Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra in South Asia (India), the Middle East and North Africa is expected to be ground zero for the tools as weapons of mass destruction. The conflict of course will be between terrorists groups and usually the government. The water in those countries are used for drinking, agriculture, and other human creature comforts. Terrorists will unfortunately implement terrorism on an easy target in response to an entity they have political or religious issues with.




Water: New weapon of mass conflict - Hindustan Times

The Active Environmental Student

The average environmental student would bypass this litter. I noticed this litter on the steps at Grand Central Station, NYC and decided to pick it up and take these bottles to recycle myself.

The Gowanus Canal

Brooklyn's hidden Secret

Ideas To Promote Environmentally Ethical Practices

Most people talk about recycling and do to some extent, but it is still not enough. I want to think of some ways we can have a lasting affect in the minds of the humans that will hopefully promote the practice of sustainability to the subconscious level. Please help me discover some ways.

Idea -1

The tree in the picture above was planted on March 28, 2012. As I was planting, both college peers and staff stopped in curiosity. I believe it may have been the fact that usually an older person or the school engineering staff usually performs activities like this and to most is a normal site. However, when a student in uniform, such as me performs a task, people seem to think differently and examine a little more as to why I am planting a tree. This type of action can and has served as a catalyst for others to join. I am going to continue this trend with the hopes of people joining the bandwagon.

The Invite To "Green" Enlightenment

Hello to you, the reader. Since the age of 9, I have always been interested with the planet and the human effect on the planet. My first science project consisted of growing a plant inside a sealable bag, which fascinated me. Now that years have past I've changed my academics goals which mainly revolved around science. First, I wanted to become a medical doctor. Second, I wanted to become an astronaut. Recently, during the last couple years, I narrowed my overall academic and career goals to be environmental science based. Currently, I am a student majoring in environmental science. Though I was majoring in environmental science and completed the environmental science courses I have taken successfully, I was reluctant to call myself an environmentalist. By definition, an environmentalist is one who overall supports political and ethical movements that seek to protect the quality of the natural environment through changes in harmful human activities according to Wikipedia. I love that definition but I would like to expand the definition and say that we seek to protect and enhance the natural environment by putting an end to harmful human activities that damage the planet and adopting habits the will have a positive effect in addition. Now that I not only practice environmental science for a grade, I do it as a hobby when time permits. I'm just getting into the "groove" of things and will increase my interests and hobbies in order to promote environmental awareness, protection, and conservation. I'm not the most knowledgable person when it comes to environmental science but I do have a willingness to learn and I invite you the reader to join me on my journey to learn more about the environment and what we can do to save our planet. Please, comment on anything I have to write and express your opinions in a respectable manor. Now let's get to saving the planet!

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