DANTAisms

Quick and Easy Bean Tacos

Sometimes writing a vegetarian recipe is so easy, it feels like cheating. But sometimes, easy is just what you need! As a busy vet student balancing school, taking care
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Carbon Dioxide’s Greenhouse Effect Confirmed

Scientists, working for the Department of Energy’s ARM (Atmospheric Radiation Measurement) Program, have for the first time observed an increase in carbon dioxide’s greenhouse effect at the Earth’s surface (Nature
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Wildlife Photographs from the Masai Mara

The Masai Mara of Kenya is full of incredible wildlife. While I was working on the hyena project in the Mara, I took these photographs. Here is a
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Shopping with the World in Mind

As an anthropologist I spend a lot of my time thinking about globalization and its effects. Recently after discussing commodity chains and the near impossible task of avoiding harmful products,
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Mardi Paw

K9 Krunchers was co-founded in 2010 by Janelle Harris who dabbled in making treats for her own furry family. Her dabbling has now led to a business that reaches out
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Careers In Environmental Education: There is Always a New Adventure

I’ve not been in Environmental Eduction for very long…however, that is still long enough to learn what EE can do for those dedicated to the field, like it did
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To Save a Jaguar

This winter I went to Belize with 11 classmates and 5 veterinarians, where we spent a week providing care for the animals at The Belize Zoo (TBZ). A small, charming
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Meatless Monday: Sauteed Kale

I have recently become a complete kale addict. Ask my boyfriend or any one of my six roommates, they’ll tell you I might have an unhealthy obsession. It all started
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Going Green: Toothbrushes

On my Facebook, I follow an organization called the “Plastic Pollution Coalition.” They share many different things, talking about which items are recyclable, states that have banned plastic bags (go
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Not Just Gorillas: Ecotourism in Rwanda

Besides the countless hours I spent working on my research in Rwanda this past summer, I had the lucky opportunity to do some traveling when my parents came to join
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IMBD Giveaway, Day 3: Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center Certified Coffee!

Posted on May 10, 2017 by kennycoogan Leave a comment

To celebrate International Migratory Bird Day we’re having a sweepstakes! Learn how to “Like&Win” bird friendly coffee.

IMBD Giveaway, Day 2: Looking for Seabirds and Hummingbird Nest children books

Posted on May 9, 2017 by kennycoogan Leave a comment

To celebrate International Migratory Bird Day we’re having a sweepstakes! Learn how to “Like&Win” two children’s books.

IMBD Giveaway, Day 1: Peterson Field Guide To Birds

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To celebrate International Migratory Bird Day we’re having a sweepstakes! Learn how to “Like&Win” a Peterson Field Guide.

Ugly Little Greens: Book Review

Posted on May 5, 2017 by kennycoogan Leave a comment

Ugly Little Greens, offers foragers a change to create culinary creations to wow urbanites and the free-spirited alike.

What Not To Do In Graduate School

Posted on May 2, 2017 by lisapbarrett 4 comments

In many ways grad school is harder than undergrad, so if you get a bad grade or don’t make a deadline, don’t be hard on yourself. Grad school is full of the best of the best.

Earth Day Giveaway, Day 6: Teapot, teacup and tea by Terra Klay

Posted on April 22, 2017 by kennycoogan Leave a comment

The products and the story behind Terra Klay convey the important message of sustainability. Learn how to “Like&Win” one of their products.

Earth Day Giveaway, Day 5: Mari Tank from Svala

Posted on April 21, 2017 by kennycoogan Leave a comment

The products and the story behind Svala convey the important message of sustainability. Learn how to “Like&Win one of their products.

Earth Day Giveaway, Day 4: Eco Themed Children’s Books by Kenny Coogan and Rita Gray.

Posted on April 20, 2017 by kennycoogan Leave a comment

The products and the story behind Kenny Coogan and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt convey the important message of sustainability. Learn how to “Like&Win” one of their products.