Fortunately, most of the actions that we take every day to conserve natural resources and reduce our impact on our environment come at little or no cost to us—financially and otherwise. For example, we’ve pretty much succeeded in getting Hummers …
Category: Sustainability
New Years Wishes from 2GreenEnergy
I want to wish everyone Happy New Year, and at the same time commemorate the birthday of J. D. Salinger, best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, featuring the alienated teenager Holden Caulfield. There are two main theories …
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Does Your Writing Communicate Your Ideas Effectively?
I don’t claim to have any particular talent for it, but I certainly do a bunch of writing, and therefore I try to maintain constant alertness for tips that could offer improvement. Here’s a brief passage from the Writers Almanac …
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Is Humankind "Wired" to Survive the Onslaught of Environmental Catastrophe?
Do you tend to wonder if our civilization is becoming more “civilized?” I do. We’d all like to believe that humankind is making progress, meaning, among other things, that an increasing percentage of our species is accorded what we would …
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Thanking Environmentalism's “Insiders”
In order to make the point I wish to communicate in this post, I need to begin with a short tale from my college days. I’ve made liberal use of photography (via the links below) to help get the story …
The Gift of Christmas: Belief in Human Goodness
There probably isn’t one true meaning of Christmas, but there certainly are some common and quite wonderful themes that run through this entire season, one of which is belief. It’s a time marked by what Shakespeare reminded us: thinking makes …
From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Five Awesome Recycling Projects You Really Need to Be a Part of
If you are striving to live a green life, you are likely a habitual recycler. If you are an all-star recycler at home, you should know about the awesome recycling projects out there for recycling enthusiasts. Many companies and organizations …
Our Words Suggest that the Human Race Is a Peace-Loving Species
Our civilization’s words imply that we value peace. I mention that today, as it’s the 42nd anniversary of the last appearance of a human being on the moon, during which Commander Eugene Cernan and crew member Harrison Schmitt unveiled a …
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From Guest Blogger Anina Ginsburg: Don’t Waste–Six Items You Didn’t Know Could Be Recycled
More people every day are becoming aware of the environmental problems our planet is facing. From conserving resources to recycling, millions of people have changed their lifestyle to become eco-friendly. However, it is possible for you to be more eco-friendly …
Ideas in Conflict: “Limits To Growth” and “The Third Industrial Revolution”
Should we be optimistic about the overall future of humankind vis-à-vis energy and the environment? True, not too many people walk around pondering this question. Of course, stock market, weight loss, professional football, and our other present-day fascinations won’t mean …
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