Category: Sustainability

Here, Peter Sutherland (pictured), Special Representative for the UN Secretary-General for International Migration, speaks on the moral issues surrounding the processing of refugees.  IMO, no one has ever said something like this in a clearer and more compelling way. Curiously, the …

Ethical Handling of Refugees Is Essential to Global Sustainability Read More »

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Here’s a petition I just signed regarding the family pictured here.  It has very little to do with environmental issues, though a great deal to do with figuring out who we are as a nation.  If it doesn’t make you angry …

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It’s the birthday of 20th Century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, known for his contention about the role of linguistics in determining one’s capacity to perceive the world.  He wrote: “The limits of my language are the limits of my mind. All …

Note on Linguistics as it Applies to the Subject of Sustainability Read More »

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Caption: Never underestimate the power you have to change the world. An attempt to inspire by expressing gratitude.

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Water is known to constitute nearly 70% of the human body. It is also vital for the survival of other living organisms and various ecosystems. Besides water quantity problems such as drought and water shortages across different parts of the …

From Guest Blogger Tanaji Gajare: Global Water Quality Issues Read More »

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Caption:  This is one of the many reasons that our civilization’s gluttonous consumption of red meat is one of the most clearly unsustainable aspects of our culture.     

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A reader comments, “Your claim “The U.S. Citizenry is in the Process of Taking Back Its Democracy” is (quite) dubious!” I grant that it’s dubious. It’s a prediction of the future, which makes it inherently uncertain. I happen to believe …

A Quick Case for Optimism Re: Civilization’s Future Read More »

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The ancient Greek philosopher Thales (pictured here), predated Socrates by over two hundred years, and is remembered today principally for his belief that the entire universe is composed of water in one form or another. In other words, he believed …

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Earth Day as it’s celebrated here in Santa Barbara, CA is an exhilarating and ever-growing affair.  This weekend, several thousand folks of all ages packed into a charming local park, where perhaps 75 vendors made us aware of everything from …

Earth Day: Getting Bigger and Better Every Year Read More »

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No one wants to expose their family to toxins when trying to clean and protect your home. As a result, concerned parents and home owners take great interest in a poison-free approach to pest control. While many substances exist that …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Poison-Free Pest Control Remedies for Your Home Read More »

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