I don’t know if this will become a thing, but it’s certainly what I want for my own body when I no longer require it. It’s a small contribution, but why not make it, if you don’t have a better …
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Words on Sustainability from George Washington Carver
This meme, particularly item #8, reminds me of a radio show on which I was a guest a few years ago. At the onset of the broadcast, the host asked me for a good working definition of sustainability, and I …
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It’s What On Top That Counts
Here’s a wonderful little video on green roofs. So much to like: CO2 absorption, habitat for birds, a place to grow local food, and best of all, fabulous insulation, meaning less energy used for HVAC.
Why You’re Not Reading About Climate Change
People outside the U.S. paying attention to news stream hear must think that this country is going through some sort of psychopathological breakdown, and I’m not sure they’re wrong.
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In Sustainable Food, As In All Things, Be Prepared for False Claims
Here’s an article from an ostensibly environmentalist, anti-GMO group (“Organic Consumers”), making the specious claim that plant-based meat is a “chemical concoction,” and that eliminating livestock is terrible for the planet. What are we to make of it?
The Message, Albeit Sometimes Ambiguous, Is All Around Us: Take Care of the Planet
A central ingredient in most writing is lucidity, choosing and arranging words in such a way that one’s message is delivered to the reader clearly and immediately.
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Hello from New England
On a short vacation, my wife and I just drove past the Bush’s gorgeous and heavily guarded estate in Kennebunkport, ME. The terrific colors of the autumn foliage are just starting to happen; climate change has pushed this event a …
Yes, The Ice on Greenland and the Antarctic Is Melting. Now What?
The defense against sea-level rise stemming from the melting ice in Greenland and the Antarctic is clearly going to be an important component of our civilization’s attempt to stave off the catastrophe that our scientists are telling us is headed …
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China Dispatches 60,000 Soldiers to Plant Trees
I hope you’ll check out this video, which depicts both the brutal reality of China’s air quality, and some level of hope for the future. 60,000 soldiers is a lot of manpower, regardless of where it’s coming from. Had they …
Hard Not To Be Worried About America’s Children
I’m traveling with my 92-year-old mother, which, though it may sound like a chore, is anything but. She’s remarkably able to get around physically, and she’s a voracious reader with a mind that’s as sharp as a tack; it’s fun …
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