Leading the Way: Bright City Providence Moves Towards Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
October 24, 2019
Purchasing decisions at the local, state and federal levels account for over 20% of the US GNP, or $3.9 trillion dollars.
Meet Bright City Jackson, Mississippi
October 8, 2019
Jackson sits on the west bank of the Pearl River, and is replete with magnolias, wisterias and delectable Southern cuisine. Walking downtown affords a view of Mississippi’s “new” Capital building (circa 1903).
Meet Bright City Tempe, Arizona
September 24, 2019
Tempe Butte, also known as “A” Mountain, overlooks the bustling streets of Tempe and the home of Arizona State University. Tempe Town Lake lies within the heart of Tempe and provides unparalleled opportunities for water recreation in a dense metro area.
Striking for Babies’ Brains
September 20, 2019
Melting glaciers. Stranded polar bears. New diseases from ticks and mosquitoes. More serious and widespread flooding. There are so many reasons to support the Climate Strike. Here’s one more; the damage that fossil fuels are doing to the developing brain, both before and after birth.
Babies Suffer When Pregnant Moms are Exposed to Polluted Air, But Folic Acid & Clean Energy Can Help
August 20, 2019
Air pollution hurts people with asthma. And, polluted air makes it harder for people with heart disease. Last week a new study came out that shows that when a pregnant woman breathes polluted air, it also harms their baby’s brain.
Protecting Babies by Standing Up Against Toxic Chlorpyrifos
August 15, 2019
What would you do if you learned that a certain insecticide is being passed from pregnant women to their babies? And that the more of that chemical that the child gets while still in their mother’s womb, the greater the damage to that baby’s developing brain? And what if you fo
Seven Tips to Kill Weeds Naturally, Without Harmful Chemicals
July 24, 2019
If you see a weed-free lawn, chances are it is regularly sprayed with weed killers. The small warning signs posted in the lawn after spraying help keep kids and pets off the grass for a while, but the chemical residues persist after the signs come down.
Case Study: How Being a Bright City Can Lead to Healthier Kids in Your Community
July 16, 2019
Anchorage recently trained childcare providers on what to look for in household products to avoid harmful ingredients. The training focused on children’s nap mats. City employees collected mats potentially containing chemical flame retardants and exchanged them for healthier alternatives.