Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez
It’s quite possible that the “March for Our Lives” protests of March 24th, 2018 will be remembered as a watershed even in world history, as marches were held in more than 800 cities in the U.S., as well on every continent on the globe except Antarctica. (more…)
If you enjoy the benefits of gardening, life in a sprawling metropolis might be frustrating.
Apartments often lack their own gardens and public parks can be few and far between. (more…)
Ever since the smoke cleared after the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision “Citizens United,” which enabled corporations to control our elections via unlimited spending, there has been a discussion of ever-increasing intensity as to how we can reverse this horrible blow that was inflicted against American democracy. Though I’m an expert in none of them, I understand that there are a few legal mechanisms by which this could happen, including a 28th Amendment that would spell out how our political system can become and remain free of the enormously corruptive force of big money. (more…)
We use energy every day – for powering our electronic devices, cooking or cooling our food, lighting up our streets and houses, etc. Most of that energy comes from fossil fuels like coal, gas, and oil. Unfortunately, those sources are gradually running out, and besides that, they also pollute our planet, destroy nature, and cause global warming. These are just a few of the many reasons why we should switch to renewable energy sources as soon as possible. So, if you’d like to learn more about this, here are some basic things you should know. (more…)
The New York Times writes: Trump’s decision to oust H.R. McMaster and replace him with John Bolton signals the President is looking for advisers to be more supportive of his instincts.
That’s the very most charitable interpretation that could possibly be conceived in this case. (more…)
Pipelines that leak some toxic effluent into our waterways are such frequent occurrences that they barely make the news. In that respect, they’re rather like car accidents, cancer diagnoses, house fires or mass shootings: they’re tragic, but so common we hardly notice if they’re not happening directly to us. (more…)
Making your home more sustainable won’t just reduce your ecological footprint: it will also save you cash. Rising food and power bills can adversely affect households, which is why getting back in touch with nature will pay dividends. Let’s find out some simple ways to go about it. (more…)
Many homeowners have gone to great lengths to lower their utility bills and to make their home greener. For example, you may have already switched to energy-saving light bulbs. (more…)
The average solar panel price in the Philippines is about 2000 pesos, and that’s just enough to cover just a small portion of your roof. It is an investment and is certainly worth the price, but like everything else, having solar roof tiles has its fair share of pros and cons. (more…)
As I wrote yesterday from the California Carbon & Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Summit, many in attendance were shocked and dismayed to see that the second half of the keynote address was delivered by a spokesperson from the Western States Petroleum Association, who went on a long and angry preemptive strike against anyone in the audience who could possibly be favoring alternative fuels. (more…)
