There is a lot of talk around being environmentally conscious and all of us being responsible for both the problem of and solution to global warming. Now, at the risk of sounding like a crazy tree hugger, the world’s most …
Category: Sustainability
From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: Quick And Easy Tips on How You Can Switch to a Green Website Host
Writing on Renewable Energy—Or Anything Else
By the time I was four or five years old, I had become aware that I was growing up in a family that paid a great deal of attention to the correct use of the English language. Not only was my …
Species Extinctions Rates At An All-Time High, But….
One calculates the rate of species extinctions the same way we measure mortality in a certain population. We want the number of deaths per thousand individuals per year, so we take the total number of deaths in a given year, …
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From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: Saving the Planet from Right Where You Are–How You Can Be a ‘Green’ Web Designer
It is safe to say that global warming has moved from a myth to a reality. Things are getting serious and it is the responsibility of all people to do what they can, where they are to mitigate the full …
Today’s Young People Are Transforming Our World—But How?
Exactly how will the young people of today transform the world of tomorrow? That’s a question worth asking, even though it sure is a tough one to answer. It’s easy to get the impression that our young folks are self-absorbed …
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The Demographics of Trader Joe’s Shoppers: Pretty Consistent
I’m always amused by the demographics of Trader Joe’s shoppers, as illustrated in the stores’ (always crowded) parking lots. One doesn’t find pick-up trucks with gun racks, but one does find Priuses and other smallish high-mileage cars with life-affirming bumper …
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From Guest Blogger Anita Ginsberg: How To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
When it comes to eco-friendly home care techniques and improvements, the grass has never been greener. Following are five ways that the average homeowner can improve his or her environment significantly by going green, which will create a healthier living …
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From Guest Blogger Meggie: Top Reasons To Use Eco-Friendly Bamboo Bedding
The eco-friendly feature of bamboo bedding has been just one of the many reasons most people choose to buy and use bamboo sheets, bamboo comforters and and other bedding ware. In contrast to the other types of fabrics and materials, …
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From Guest Blogger Romeo: Enormous Energy Consumption – The Dark Side Of 3D Printing
There has been a lot of hype lately concerning the 3D printing technology with many technology environmentalists hailing it as a great way of eliminating manufacturing waste. While there is some truth in what you can do through this technology …
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Optimism as a Guiding Principle for Humankind
Walking the dogs with my wife last night, I happened to mention Arthur C. Clark’s “goodbye” video that he made on his 90th birthday, when he knew he’d soon be leaving his loved ones and his many millions of fans. …
