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Vermont-style politics allow residents to decide their environmental future
Wed, Mar 02 2011 at 10:50 AM EST
Vermonters speak openly and comfortably about their wants and needs at annual meeting.
Finding the green in Nicaragua: Part 3
Mon, Nov 22 2010 at 5:25 PM EST
Nicaragua's social turmoil makes it difficult to focus on environmental concerns.
Fall in Nicaragua
Mon, Oct 18 2010 at 1:24 PM EST
Photo tour through the late months in Nicaragua, moving from rainy season to the heat.
Finding the green in Nicaragua: Part 2
Tue, Sep 14 2010 at 6:00 PM EST
Being vegetarian in a meat lover's world.
Finding the green in Nicaragua: Part 1
Wed, Sep 01 2010 at 11:55 AM EST
Studying and searching for the green life abroad.
Kicking the bottle: How to avoid using bottled water abroad
Thu, Jul 22 2010 at 6:57 PM EST
Avoid plastic bottles and try one of these gadgets when you're outside your home country.
10 eco-friendly ways to study abroad
Sun, Jul 11 2010 at 12:13 AM EST
Tips and tricks to keep the planet and yourself happy while exploring foreign lands.
Conscious consuming for the next generation
Fri, May 28 2010 at 1:51 PM EST
Seventh Generation's Gregor Barnum comments on environmentalism and consuming for a better tomorrow.
Temperatures bring out the beach-goers
Wed, Apr 07 2010 at 3:26 PM EST
Hot temperatures break records and drive locals to the "beach."
The pre-spring agenda: Mud
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 3:54 PM EST
This time of year brings the little-known fifth season: winter to 'mud' to spring.
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This is awesome!
Sat, Jul 10 2010 at 04:04 PM EST

As a vegetarian who loves to travel, knowing that certain countries are branching out into meatless territory is exciting! It's good for those of us who want to experience the culture but don't want to give up our eating habits! Hooray!

 
 

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Five very scary ski runs
Thu, Dec 22 2011 at 04:38 PM EST

If you're fit, experienced and have really good health insurance, consider making a winter run down one of America's five scariest black diamond ski runs.

Vermont keeps title of healthiest state, report shows
Tue, Dec 06 2011 at 04:01 PM EST

New Hampshire, Connecticut, Hawaii and Massachusetts rounded out the rest of the 5 healthiest states, according to United Health Foundation's rankings.

Chick-fil-A's bullying is a boon for 'Eat More Kale' T-shirt maker
Tue, Dec 06 2011 at 11:46 AM EST

Chick-fil-A is trying to get a Vermont T-shirt maker to stop using the phrase 'Eat More Kale.' But support for the small business owner from traditional and social media is impressive. Will it be enough to get the restaurant to back down?

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Alyssa Kropp
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Member since March 2009
Alyssa Kropp is a student at the University of Vermont, located in one of the greenest states in the country. She is majoring in community and international development which she hopes to combine with her love of radio and writing to learn and teach ways to become active in environmental preservation and sustainable development. During her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, lacrosse, reading, stargazing and photography. She studied abroad in Nicaragua and gained a new view on enviromental ideas, of which you can explore here.

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