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Uncle Sam: To save the world, we cannot act alone
By Sam Smith | Apr. 15, 2021Individual actions are necessary to reverse climate change, but, alone, they are not enough.
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Uncle Sam: Why you should plant your yard with native species
By Sam Smith | Apr. 8, 2021Grassy lawns are a remnant of 17th century standards of beauty. It’s time to modernize how we treat our yards.
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Uncle Sam: Smaller living spaces are better for the environment
By Sam Smith | Apr. 1, 2021American homes are getting bigger and bigger, and that’s not a good trend for the environment.
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Uncle Sam: Exploring Athens – by running
By Sam Smith | Mar. 24, 2021As spring dawns and the pandemic continues, running is a great way to see Athens and stay healthy.
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Uncle Sam: Why you should get an aquarium
By Sam Smith | Mar. 11, 2021Maintaining an aquarium is a meaningful exercise in balance that can be extended to so many other parts of our lives.
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Uncle Sam: Moving beyond cars
By Sam Smith | Mar. 5, 2021Cars cost us time and money all while putting ourselves and the planet at risk. Here’s why you should think about ditching yours.
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Uncle Sam: A lesson in growth, from my plants
By Sam Smith | Feb. 25, 2021There is a lot for a growing human to glean from a growing plant. Luckily, being in Athens means plants readily available for sale.
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Uncle Sam: This Valentine’s Day, translate loving each other into loving the planet
By Sam Smith | Feb. 11, 2021As consumerism wreaks havoc on the environment, it’s time to think of how Valentine’s Day could show a little more love to our home planet.
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Uncle Sam: How to make Ohio University more walkable
By Sam Smith | Feb. 4, 2021OU’s campus is littered with sidewalks and paths that make walking the easier. Even so, the campus could be made more walkable.
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Uncle Sam: Finding meaning in a bird feeder
By Sam Smith | Jan. 28, 2021Watching birds helps you reconnect to nature and yourself in the midst of an era of disconnection.
