Category: Sustainability

When 2GreenEnergy supporter Brian McGowan sent me this wonderful piece on aeroponics and vertical harvesting, I realized in horror that it’s been over a year since I wrote anything on the subject.   I think I’ll let the ladies in the …

Growing Organic Produce Indoors: An Amazing Use of Space, Water, Nutrients–And Human Capital Read More »

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There is no doubt that Pope Francis and His humanitarian messages rank at the very top of the forces of good in the world at this point.  But is He right on everything?  Sadly, no.  Unfortunately, He’s constrained by 1600 …

Pope Francis Gets Most of It Right, Some of It Wrong Read More »

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It’s common knowledge that drought, monoculture, overuse of chemical fertilizer and pesticides, and excessive plowing have created “dead soil” in which growing nutritious food crops is becoming increasing difficult.  But exactly how? 

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Generally speaking, what is the worst thing an average human being can do to the environment? Maintain wasteful habits. With Mother Nature only having a finite amount of resources, being wasteful in your use of any of them is potentially …

From Guest Blogger Izzie: Sharing Is Caring for the Environment Read More »

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In a few hours, I’ll get into my 2009 VW Jetta diesel and make my way to Los Angeles for three meetings with some very interesting people associated with cleantech investments.  I’m looking forward to all aspects of the day—except …

Dark Day for Corporate Integrity Read More »

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Moving away from your home is rarely an easy process. With the multitude of items that need to be relocated, on top of severing ties to the old house, it can be quite the upheaval. But moving away to university …

From Guest Blogger Izzie: How to be Environmentally Friendly at College Read More »

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Did you know that if every used plastic bottle were to be recycled, we would keep 2 billion tons of plastic out of dump sites? Through simple actions like recycling, using non-toxic products, reducing the use of fossil fuels and …

From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Small Green Steps for the Brighter Future Read More »

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Today is the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the caves in Lascaux, France, whose art, drawn by our short, hairy ancestors, dates back approximately 17,000 years.  According to popular art historian Sister Wendy, this is the proof that these primitive …

Celebrating the Commonality of Humankind Read More »

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I wrote a post yesterday to the effect that we live in a world in which the oil companies are systematically destroying the environment, all the while using their enormous wealth to prevent the citizenry from passing laws that would …

Decency Happens Read More »

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Reducing waste, recycling and reusing whenever possible is incredibly important in keeping our lands and oceans clean. At Wheels For Wishes, we run a car recycling program that helps to keep automobiles out of landfills. Instead, vehicles are recycled and …

From Guest Blogger Alexandra Beane: Reduce Your Water Footprint At Home By Drinking Local Read More »

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