Podcast tag: Environmental Action
How Reach Out And Read GNY Sets Children Up For Success Using The Power Of Books
#299 Great.com Talks With… Reach Out and Read GNY Many of us are not aware that an ability to read and a familiarity with books in elementary school is one of the most important life outcome predictors. The younger a child shows an interest in books, the more likely they are to become well-educated, successful […]
Project For Public Spaces Revitalizes Urban Areas To Boost Mental And Physical Health
#296 Great.com Talks With… Project for Public Spaces Spending more time out in public mixing, mingling or even just people watching confers a load of mental and physical benefits. In this episode we talked with Kelly Verel from the Project for Public Spaces about the importance of engaging and stimulating local people as they traverse […]
ELAW Takes On Big Corporations To Save The Planet
#292 Great.com Talks With… ELAW Uniting Legal Professionals Against Environmental Threats Large companies often make a lot of noise about their commitment to protecting the environment. But in reality, profits tend to trump ethics. Many companies try to expand their enterprises by forcing through developments and legislation that run counter to a local community’s best […]