It’s quite possible that the only part of Dr. Allen Hershkowitz that moves faster than his lips is his mind. Dr. Hershkowitz, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, had the generosity to meet with us yesterday at the NRDC’s headquarters in New York City. In its usual, exquisite manner, fate sent us exactly what we ... Read More
Far be it from me to claim authority on the subject, but it seems that every street number in Ohio is 5 digits long. I remember it from visiting my mom's hometown when I was younger, and it seems the same these days. Cleveland was one stop on the bus tour where, to begin with, I wasn't really sure why we were going through, or wh... Read More
Chicago, IL As the Bus rumbled along America's roadways this summer, one thing we've noticed is the growing number of "green buildings" across the country. We bussers have been fortunate enough to tour a number of Platinum LEED certified buildings, but the coolest piece of green building technology I've seen so far comes, without a d... Read More
Upon arrival in Madison we met up with our friends Andy and Chris Han and their mother Pam. We were all exhausted from the events of the previous days in Minnesota so nothing sounded better than resting and watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. The Hans set out an amazing spread of incredibly delicious foods the entire time we were there... Read More
Rapid City, South Dakota. Is that…is that a wheel chair hanging from the ceiling? That was my first thought as I walked into a little workshop, late one stormy evening in Rapid City, South Dakota. A gigantic purplish dragon was sprouting out of the wall to my left, and underneath it, hung rows and rows of old street signs. Farther in th... Read More