Going green is about finding sustainable ways to meet our needs while also considering the effects on the environment and future generations. What most people don’t understand is how easy it is to go green in their homes by making …
Category: Sustainability
From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Industrialisation Unfolded–The Impacts on the Environment
Industrialisation has brought us many benefits in terms of a better standard of living and a higher quality of life. However, it has also had a serious impact on the environment and on our health and long-term wellbeing. Two key …
From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Which Household Products Have the Worst Environmental Impact?
Try as we might, living in a modern home has a significant—and often negative—impact on the environment. If trying to make “green” food purchases was not taxing enough, it is essential that we consider the health of the planet when …
The Connection Between Rural Electrification and Environmental Devastation
In response to my piece “Per Capita Energy Consumption” in which I extol the importance of bringing electricity to the developing world, a reader notes: Some may cynically observe the acquisition of electricity in third world countries seldom means a reduction …
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“Citizen of the World”
Those who correspond to me via email know that my “signature” contains the following: “Few are the giants of the soul who actually feel that the human race is their family circle.” – Freya Stark, explorer and writer (1893-1993)
“Kindness Is My Religion” — Dalai Lama
The other day I was walking to a meeting in downtown Los Angeles and I came across this sign in front of a shop. In my book, kindness needs to be re-enforced at every opportunity, so I ducked in, found …
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Lifelong Eco-Friendly Habits – Making Changes for Life
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight, especially in today’s convenience-driven society. If you’re hoping to decrease your impact, green up your home, and make a difference for future generations, however, there are several things you can do to improve …
An Instruction in Life from Aleksandr Pushkin
Fearing no insult, asking for no crown, receive with indifference both flattery and slander, and do not argue with a fool. -Aleksandr Pushkin, poet, novelist, and playwright (6 Jun 1799-1837) Let that last thought sink in for a bit. When …
Different Styles of Writing on the Destruction of Our Environment
I try to minimize the use of sarcasm in my observations about the perils our civilization faces vis-a-vis the decay of our environment and the horrific apathy with which our society addresses the challenge. It’s not that being snide and …
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From Guest Blogger Megham Belnap: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: 3 Steps to an Environmentally-Friendly Business
What started as an environmentally conscious trend has turned into a new way to do business. Going green by reusing, reducing and recycling saves businesses money and increases community engagement. Here are three steps your business can take to reduce, …
