This video on Denmark will make you smile, while explaining what makes this small country such an excellent place to live (for everyone except sun worshipers). Denmark is a good example of government-at-work in the best possible sense of the phrase.
Category: Sustainability
“The Dark Side of American Conservatism Has Taken Over”–But What Does This Mean?
Here’s an interesting discussion of the “dark side of American conservatism.” Referring to the “dark side” implies that there is a bright side, but at this point it’s unclear exactly what that might mean.
The Paradox of 21st Century Christianity in America
Let’s begin with the admission that this generality is unfair to a great number of people; we all know many Christians who are very fine people. Yet there is enough truth here to make this an interesting paradox. Jesus Christ …
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The Importance of Recycling Your Mattress
Every year in the United States, 20 million mattresses end up in landfills. To put this into perspective, that amount of mattresses could circle the earth.
Some Beneficiaries of the Trump Administration Have Been Overlooked
It’s obvious that the Trump administration has been great for billionaires, corporate polluters, weapons manufacturers, evangelical Christians, and a few privileged sexual abusers, including the president himself. What may not be so obvious is that another set of beneficiaries include …
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Sustainable Burial: Why Not Become a Tree?
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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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?
From Guest Blogger Hannah Findlay: Eco-Labels and Sustainability
Eco-labels, also known as ecological labels, are certifications for products and services which have environmentally friendly aspects.
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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