One of the most controversial questions in the entire field of sustainability and green living is whether the damage has been done and whether the climate change is irreversible. The author of this article is not someone who claims to …
From Guest Blogger James Burbank: Little Green Things We Can All Do in Our Workplace Read More »
British philosopher John Locke was born on this day in 1632. Locke is best known today for his beliefs in private property and natural rights, as well as for his theory that the purpose of government is to protect those …
John Locke, Natural Rights, and the Preservation of the Environment Read More »
According to the Writer’s Almanac: It’s the birthday of the philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (pictured), born in Stuttgart, Germany (1770). He started out studying Christianity, and he was particularly interested in how Christianity is a religion based on opposites: …
I’ve always loved the Sierra Club for its dedication to the important issues that surround major environmental issues. Their “Beyond Coal” campaign, for instance, has successfully converted tens of millions of Americans who previously couldn’t have cared less about the …
The Sierra Club, Beyond Coal, and Environmentally Responsible Beer Read More »
Here’s a short video featuring a young advocate of edible landscaping that packs a powerful message. Quotes include: “The power of our daily actions is all we have,” and “There’s never been a time when your choices have mattered more.” …
Here’s a post that has nothing to do with cleantech, but everything to do with the heart and soul of the many people who work hard to accomplish something on behalf of others. Did you know that there are over …
A Post for People Who Wonder If Their Work Makes a Difference Read More »
We in California bear a particular responsibility, as, for some reason, many social phenomena start here, and, if they’re successful, they’re picked up by the rest of the country and ultimately by the rest of the world. This, btw, is …
California Is an Incubator for Concepts in Environmentalism, Sustainability Read More »
Our civilization certainly has its problems vis-à-vis sustainability—whether we’re talking about energy, food, water, social justice, law-making, or any number of other important arenas. But at the same time, we’re addressing these issues with enormous volumes of intellectual horsepower. Case …
Quest for Sustainability — Check Out the Boom in Corporate Social Responsibility Read More »
Most people realize that recycling is a good thing for the planet. What they may not fully understand is the tremendous benefit that recycling has for each individual on a personal, social, and economic basis. Convenience and lack of true …
Green marketing Green marketing is all about business using eco-friendly resources and production methods. Not only is green marketing beneficial for the company which incorporates it, but it is also a great way to gain favors with clients and to …
From Guest Blogger Damian: When You Think About Marketing, Think Green! Read More »
