Would you say that you are generally optimistic or pessimistic about the outcome for humankind on this planet? When asked this question, I commonly say that I’m neither, since taking either position implies that I know how this is going …
Category: Sustainability
Thank Goodness: Lots of People Are Pushing for a Better World
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo, who believes in the sanctity of free market economics, remarks on an optimistic post by my colleague Cameron Atwood: You live (in) a little world of your own ideology, don’t you? I would hardly call it a …
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How Journalism Has Failed the Average U.S. Citizen
Those of us concerned about a sustainable approach to life on planet Earth should be very concerned about the wholesale decay in the way our citizenry gets its news and, consequently, how most of us form our beliefs about the …
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Manners and Environmentalism
American author Emily Post (pictured), best remembered for her writings on the subject of etiquette, left us with this: “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter …
Is Modern-Day Environmentalism Barking Up the Wrong Tree?
Reader “Ben” writes: Hi Craig, Have you seen this? If it’s true it’s a real eye-opener! (The narrator seems kind of annoying at first but stick with it, you’ll probably get used to her. What she says is pretty stunning.) …
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“Act For Leadership” Helps the Corporate World Make the World a Better Place to Live
Earlier in the week, I recorded a terrific conversation I had with 2GreenEnergy “Associate” Kathryn Alexander, who runs a consultancy on corporate responsibility and sustainability called “Act For Leadership.” Kathryn explains how the corporate world is in a transitional phase …
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Writing a Bit Every Day: Highly Recommended
It’s the 125th birthday of American science fiction/fantasy writer H.P. Lovecraft, who said: “I never ask a man what his business is, for it never interests me. What I ask him about are his thoughts and dreams.” This is noteworthy …
Predictions: GlobalCitizen.org Will Achieve Its Lofty Goal; You and I Will Help
The activities of GlobalCitizen.org are so uplifting and inspiring that it’s hard to believe the group will fail in its mission, i.e., ending global poverty by 2030. So exactly what are those activities? In a word: education. They understand that …
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From Guest Blogger Izzie: Environmentally Friendly Weddings
There are many things to consider when planning your ‘big day’. Which dress should I choose? Should I hire a band or play pre- recorded music? How to organise a reception? Those are just a few of many more questions …
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Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy. Today’s Topic: McDonald’s French Fries
Question: We’re all familiar with the child obesity issue associated with fast food in the U.S. But what about the effects of the chemical pesticides that are in such heavy use to keep McDonald’s supplied with the 3.5 billion pounds …
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