All posts by Kate Desnoyers-Mundt
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Influencers’ reach is long, growing
Influencers are everywhere. Sometimes a person can be influenced by an author, teacher, movie star or even just a friend who they may share things...
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Curriculum emphasizing sustainability critical to educating next generation of environmental leaders
As climate changes the livability of our towns, cities and planet, should the state education systems include sustainable living courses in their common core standards,...
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Diversity of fruits, veggies key to healthy diet
North America is known for its fast food restaurants and its unhealthy menus. Many generations now have grown up with hamburgers, fries and loads of...
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Generational assertions overlook contexts of individuality
Older people have always said, “The kids these days…”, and then a biting commentary follows about their behavior or habits of the younger generation, usually...
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Not raking leaves opens many unseen benefits for home ecosystems
In recent years, environmental scientists have been trying to understand the environmental impact of regular everyday activities of lawn and yard maintenance on the health...
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Midwesterners need to prepare as climate changes increase power of weather disasters
In recent years extreme North American weather events have been all over the headlines. As our planet earth goes through human induced climate change, weather...
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Public art contributes essential benefits to communities
Once upon a time in 1984 in Philadelphia, there was a mural in every corner of the city. The Mural Arts, a Philadelphia public art...
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For the health of teens, schools should start later
Most people experience sleeplessness or insufficient sleep once in a while, but what about young students? Turns out that most adolescents in America experience chronic...
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Model UN returns from Iowa Youth Symposium
CF’s Model United Nations attended the Iowa Youth Symposium in Des Moines for the first time two weeks ago. For those unfamiliar with how MUN works, it’s essentially a...
