Welcome to Thursday, November 17th, walkers and hikers...

World leaders are diving into global climate negotiations in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, for COP27.

This year, activists and climate experts are urging governments to do what they can to avoid climate catastrophes and protect the most vulnerable nations. COP27 will show the public how prepared these nations are to respond to the climate crisis. 

How do you feel about the progress being made at COP27? Tell your representatives it's time for serious climate action.

The Latest: Republicans Narrowly Retake Control of the House

Republicans are projected to take a slim lead in the House - 221-214 - based on a few races that have yet to be called. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty (R-CA) is expected to take the gavel as speaker in January, once the 118th Congress is sworn in and the full lower chamber votes.

How do you feel about the (ongoing) results of the midterms?

Are You Ready to End Unnecessary Plastic Packaging?

Plastic packaging is a wasteful part of the food industry, used to wrap and protect and market food and products of all kinds. Plastics have made their way to all corners of our planet — and only around 9% of it is recycled. Here are five examples of packaging done right...

Are you ready for alternate packaging options?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It's National Take a Hike Day. So, get out there, take a walk, take a hike, and just enjoy some fresh air. 

—Jamie Epstein

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