Article courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership

The American Lung Association’s 2021 “State of the Air” report is out, and though the data indicates some nationwide progress on cleaning up air pollution, 41.1 percent of the population — more than 135 million Americans — are still living in areas with unhealthy air quality. While this is… [click headline to read more]

Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc

The colors of spring are upon us. After a harsh winter, spring brings us a beautiful scene with its warm and colorful sensations. However, with spring come allergies. People face seasonal discomfort all around the world when their local plants begin pollinating. Almost 60 million Americans get sick from seasonal allergies every… [click headline to read more]

By Jon P. Frieda, MBA

Among the most common and aggravating health conditions effecting people today are allergies. Interestingly, the likelihood of developing an allergy is not restricted to any particular time in our individual biological progression. In addition, the concept of “once an allergy, always and allergy” does not always hold true, as many of… [click headline to read more]

What happened to the American spirit of doing things for the common good? Our country was founded on the need for freedom from tyranny and religious persecution. Communities were set up and laws enacted for the common good. Representation was established and a national government formed for the common good of the people. Protecting the… [click headline to read more]

By Holly Dentner, natural resources communication specialist, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

St. Louis Public Radio aired a story in late November 2020 about how the COVID pandemic has pushed people outdoors in record numbers. The story featured a quote from the executive director of Tower Grove Park, who noted that weekday foot traffic in the park… [click headline to read more]

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Photo Caption: The American robin is one of the most prominent singers in the springtime dawn chorus. Listen for their cheery songs among the early morning avian performers. Photo by Noppadol Paothong, Missouri Department of Conservation.

You can put away your alarm clocks for the next couple of months. Nature… [click headline to read more]

by Dr. Amy Davis, MD

I am commonly asked from my patients, “Can I get all the nutrients I need from food?”

In an ideal world, eating organic, whole, fresh food, would provide all the nutrients our bodies require to function optimally. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we still fall short. Some of the reasons for the… [click headline to read more]

By Simon Yu, MD

Three years ago, Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, now Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Neurosurgery at the Washington University School of Medicine, wrote, “The Seventh Sense” in the Journal of Experimental Medicine and Scientific American. I was excited reading his article on the central nervous and immune system connection, and have carried it with… [click headline to read more]

By Teresa Garden, DVM

Core vaccines are those that have been developed to protect dogs from diseases that are common and have relatively high morbidity and mortality. Core vaccines, such as Distemper, Parvo, and Adenovirus should be offered to all puppies at 9 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks of age. A booster is needed a… [click headline to read more]

Nikki Nienhaus, D.C. and Gail Cloud, D.C. are presenting a workshop that marries basic astrology and the tarot to help you learn more about yourself and to learn how to work with the light and shadow sides of your personality. Everyone has parts of themselves which they don’t like. This workshop explains how to use… [click headline to read more]

The St. Louis Water Garden Society (SLWGS) is celebrating 31 years as a society sharing information about fish, ponds, and gardens. This year is the Society’s 21st annual water garden and pond tour,

2021 Pond-O-Rama, Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The 2021 tour will feature private… [click headline to read more]

By Jean Ponzi

Photo captions: (top) Native spring ephemerals, delicate colors.(bottom) Golden Groundsel, a native ground cover.

I talk about them all the time!

Eco-Logical Landscaping with Native Plants has grown to be my ultra-fave Green educational focus. I will happily advocate this for the rest of my vocational life.

And I don’t just talk about native plants, I grow… [click headline to read more]

By Abby Lapides

Photo Caption: Little Red Head Indian Pink, Spigelia

While working in my garden I was struck by the indescribable magic some plants possess. These plants enchant our flowerbeds, turning ordinary gardens into awe-inspiring sanctuaries. I would like to share these with you and hope you enjoy these wonders as much as I do. Read… [click headline to read more]

by Tom Braford

Jasmin Aber, founder of the Creative Exchange Lab, recently hosted a webinar titled Monument I Anti-Monument that looked at who is remembered, who is hidden and who is forgotten in Monumental art. https://creativeexchangelab.com/monument-anti-monument/

Two friends were panelists: Lynne Jackson, great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott, and Percy Green, one of St. Louis’ original… [click headline to read more]

By Fredericka Brandt, Education & Outreach Coordinator of the US Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter

As the USGBC — Missouri Gateway Chapter celebrates our 20th anniversary, we are presenting four local green building projects for the 16th Annual Green Building Showcase on May 11. This year’s projects will include net zero energy in a commercial building, the… [click headline to read more]

By Christen Commuso

Missouri Coalition for the Environment has spent decades educating and advocating for the cleanup and restoration of our private and public lands and water, and ultimately the public’s health surrounding the contamination from Manhattan Project era radioactive waste in St. Louis.

A brief history: 

In 1942, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works in downtown St. Louis was contracted… [click headline to read more]

by Linda Wiggen KraftHealthy Planet Green & Growing Editor

I spend lots of time in gardens. There are many hours working in my own garden and many hours in gardens I designed and help maintain. I seldom tire of pulling the weeds, digging in the soil and enjoying the presence of flower and plant’s beauty. I… [click headline to read more]

By Mike “Michelle” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor

Photo caption: Metro Theater Company presents The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Ideal for all ages.

There’s a new theatre company in town! Prism Theatre Company is focused on the “promotion of works by women and emerging artists, on stage and off, through the lens of theatre for the new world.” At… [click headline to read more]

By Harlee Custer

Over this past year, many of us have wearied of stay-at-home orders, masks, social distancing, and missing out on major life events. Last March, officials reported the first 15 COVID-19 cases in St. Louis City. The rush to buy a year’s supply of toilet paper turned into food shortages and revived “victory” gardens… [click headline to read more]