GO Greener With Tracey ODonnell

I suppose there isn't a person on our planet that hasn't either voiced his or her opinion or thought about this question and its validity over the past decade..."Does Global Warming Really Exist"? According to Merriam Webster, the definition of global warming is.. " an increase in the earth's atmospheric and oceanic temperatures widely predicted to occur due to an increase in the greenhouse effect resulting especially from pollution" . The answer to the question, "Does Global Warming Really Exist"  should be simple, Shouldn't It? Every time I turn on the tv, radio, podcast or video, the topic of global warming and how its believed to be "a fabrication by tree huggers" by many - is being relayed to the listeners/viewers and causing false unreliable information.   Global warming doesn't exist? Step outside, watch/study a reliable weather resource or just stay in touch with the global news and it should be qu...

   What are you going to do to play your part for Earth Day 2016 ??  So far, we have achieved close to 3 billion "acts of green" together as a planet.  Sounds like a great achievement...so how about joining in? "Acts of Green" are an easy way to do your part and stay connected as a community and planet working towards the common goal of creating a greener planet by reducing our Carbon footprint. Let me brief you on what is considered as an "act of green" or I might say... an act of service to the environment. The list below contains things that we can do to make a difference. 1. Paris Agreement !!!  sign the petition - take the 80 seconds it takes to complete the petition to help put pressure on our world leaders to attend the UN Climate Change Conference in 2016. http://action.earthday.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=18560 2. Limit your meat consumption.This might be tough for some but its only one day a week.  The meat i...

On December 12, 2015:  Base your own opinions on the new plan by visiting the official white house webpage:                           https://www.whitehouse.gov/climate-change                                    

                                                                                  Having babies 60-100 years ago must have been a real headache.  I've  got to hand it to moms of the  past who had no disposable diapers and  didn't  have our fancy disposable wipes. What are our modern parents really doing to the environment by using these fancy disposable baby wipes? Are those disposable wipes what we think they are? Most of the disposable wipes come in a nice compact container that seals closed to ensure their  freshness and moisture remains with the product. These wipes can be very handy items,even for  things other than a baby’s bottom. It’s very convenient to wipe up a quick mess on the floor or rub clear  your 10 year old'...

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than to participate in the "Canopy Project".  We don't need to be wealthy or even well-off to make a difference.  The only thing needed is for you to care; care about the environment around you, care about the ground you walk on and the air you breath.   An excerpt from www.earthday.org:  "As part of its mission to protect natural lands and preserve the environment for all people, Earth Day Network developed The Canopy Project. Rather than focusing on large scale forestry, The Canopy Project plants trees that help communities - especially the world's impoverished communities - sustain themselves and their local economies. Trees reverse the impacts of land degradation and provide food, energy and income, helping communities to achieve long-term economic and environmental sustainability. Trees also filter the air and help stave off the effects of climate change. "  In order to read more or fi...

GAS PRICES GOT YOU FRUSTRATED??  Check the prices before you fill up at the pump to ensure you are paying the lowest possible price in your area. Just click the link below and when you land on the Gasbuddy website type in your zip code and click the green 'search' button. http://www.gasbuddy.com Its really that simple and very fast. In addition to the website, they also offer app's for your smartphone ( i haven't loaded the app so I can't comment on it's usage).   Addendum to this post!!  I have the Gas Buddy app on my Android smartphone and I love it.  Its accurate up to the second and you can use it on the fly.  What I mean is, it uses gps locating to find your location wherever you are and loads a list of all the stations in your surrounding area with their prices.  The list will even come up by price, listing the lowest to highest for your convenience.  I use my several times a week depending on my driving habits.  I highly rec...

                                          Whether you like your eggs scrambled or poached, nearly everyone has a carton of eggs in their refrigerator. Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Eggs super charge your immune system and fight off all the nasty bugs you come in contact with. Eggs increase your visual distance potential and help prevent some eye disorders. Eggs are thought to reduce the risk of Breast Cancer, improve hair and nail growth & regulate brain functioning. So, eat up the eggs and if you are watching your fat intake, just eat the egg whites with a small taste of the yolk as the yolk carries most of the fat.