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Plant Based recipe: Pasta Fagioli-One Pot by Joan Marie Gagnon
This recipe is based on traditional pasta fagioli but customized to what’s in my refrigerator and cabinets. It serves four large or eight small portions. Ingredients: *1 stock celery or one large carrot * 1 red or green pepper *1/2 yellow or red onion 1 cup of dry elbow macaroni (chickpea, lentil, or rice pasta works great, too) *1/4 cup tomato paste *4 cups veggie broth *1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) *1/4 tsp dried oregano *salt and pepper to taste *3 cups of cleaned, chopped greens (kale, swiss chard, and/or spinach all work great) *1 (15 oz can of cannelini, chickpea, navy, kidney, or your favorite bean or whatever you have in your cabinet) *2 Tbls of nutritional yeast (optional) Directions: 1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onions, and peppers, sautéing for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add water as needed to prevent sticking 2. Stir in dry pasta and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Mix in tomato paste until evenly distributed, about 2-3 minutes. 4....
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COP24 Blog 2
Into the Belly of the Beast: a just transition away from coal. COP24 Blog 2December 4, 2018, update fromthe UNFCCC (The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) climate talks in Poland, COP 24 This map of Europe shows how much carbon is released...
Strengthening All Concerned
Key Biscayne’s Yellow Masks protect livelihoods as well as lives Strengthening All ConcernedWhether you’re a Homestead migrant worker or a Miami seamstress, you’re now better equipped to survive COVID-19 and keep your job, thanks to the quick action of three...
Climate and Peace Forum draws audience from six continents
On Aug 6, Australians planted the Rotary flag in the vanguard of international action to save humanity from catastrophic climate change. Climate and Peace Forum draws audience from six continentsThat night the Rotary Clubs of Sydney Cove, Sydney, and Darling...
Waste to Energy
Waste to Energy - Reuse and Renew! Waste to Energy Rotary Club of Brampton members are working to be informed about waste management. They toured Emerald Energy from Waste plant in Brampton Ontario, Canada. Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. (Emerald) is a waste...
cop24 blog 3
The IPCC Special Report on 1.5ºC:12 Years, Technology Leapfrogs, and Opportunities COP24 Blog 3The IPCC Special Report on 1.5ºC:12 Years, Technology Leapfrogs, and OpportunitiesDecember 6, 2018, update fromthe UNFCCC (The United Nations Framework Convention on...
Seeding small acts to save a great lake
A huge algae bloom on Lake Erie in 2014 shut down the water supply for over 400,000 people around the American city of Toledo, but it opened an opportunity for a Canadian Rotary club to empower its community to reduce Great Lakes pollution. Those lakes contain over...
Protecting Forests by Eating Less Beef
By Jojy Michael, Fremont Morning Rotary Club, California and Andrea Wotan, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North, Michigan (US) From Jojy: On a cool, serene night of early spring, I watched the PBS documentary, Can We Cool the Planet, with over 25 Rotarians from clubs all...
RCAT Network: From the Grassroots Up
As Rotary’s leaders labored over how to address the planet’s environmental crises, a new network of Club-based climate action teams sprouted, and started swiftly expanding across the world. Called RCAT (for Rotary Climate Action Team), the network now has over 60...
India’s Recycle Man
What do coffee grounds, used face masks, human hair, and multi-layer plastics all have in common? In most places they become garbage, but in India, Rotarian Dr. Binish Desai (RC Vibrant Valsad, India) has engineered ways to convert all of them into affordable, durable...
Restoring ravaged farmland
By Ariel Miller, ESRAG reporter Ugandan physics teacher Susan Kituyi Rose is on an epic quest to save Ugandan students and their communities from crop failure and starvation. To do that, they must break a vicious cycle of rising temperatures and deforestation...
Sustainable Living – Trees and Gardens
Wildlife Corridors
Bio-links are wildlife corridors that connect patches of native vegetation. They allow wildlife to move between these patches and increase the size and genetic diversity in the breeding population. Many Australian native animals have very specific habitat needs such...
ESRAG Podcast: Climate Conversations
Welcome to the ESRAG Podcast, your go-to source for all things related to the Environment and Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). Join us as we explore innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and actionable insights from Rotarians and experts dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Each episode delves into topics such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and community-driven environmental initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or new to the field, our podcast offers valuable information and motivation to help you make a positive impact. Tune in and be part of the global movement for a greener, healthier planet with ESRAG.
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