Laila Ali is well known for being the daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. She is also known for being a champion boxer herself. So, she is no stranger to working hard, fighting for what she wants, and protecting herself. Well when she became a mother, the scope of her concerns changed. And she added her kids to this list. Laila states: "Life changed when I became a … [Read more...]
Proposed Power Plant Divides Community
About 3 years ago, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, ODEC, announced plans to build what would be Virginia's largest coal-fired power plant in Surry County in the 2016 to 2017 time frame. Currently, development of the power plant has slowed due to the economic recession, zoning permits, and approvals that are needed from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. … [Read more...]
Life Is Unfair When It Comes To Clean Air
Life is not fair. Some people are born with great advantages and others are born with major disadvantages. This is a fact of life that we are faced with from birth"...and one that African Americans are all too familiar with. Being disproportionally affected by diseases, unemployment, divorce, crime, failing education systems (the list goes on and on) are facts … [Read more...]
Simple Things You Can Do Right Now To Support Clean Air
Change your driving habits: Carpooling, working from home, and keeping your car tuned up are things that you can Do Now to decrease the amount of gasoline that you use and the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) you pump into air. Also, please don't idle your car. I found a great article about Idling Myths and Facts. Check it out. Recycle and Buy Recycled Products: It is … [Read more...]
Do You Care About Clean Air?
I have been shopping, packing, and organizing for weeks now, as I prepare to send my oldest son off to college to start his freshman year. Toiletries - check, comforter and sheets "“ check school supplies "“ check Inhaler - check. Yes, I have to make sure he has an inhaler as he as asthma. For the most part, he does not need it anymore. But … [Read more...]