The late astronomer Carl Sagan (pictured on right) enjoyed a period of well-deserved popularity in the latter part of the 20th Century; he was known for his ability to distill the essence of high-level astrophysics and bring it entertainingly into our …
Sustainablilty and Earth’s Significance in the Universe Read More »
The holidays don’t typically translate to eco-friendliness. It’s a time of later shopping hours, massive light displays and increased travel—all things that only increase your carbon footprint. But with these five easy tips, you can make your Christmas a little …
From Guest Blogger Keith Patterson: Five Tips for an Eco-friendly Christmas Read More »
I just did a 30-minute-long interview with a brilliant and charming woman in Atlanta: Mary Blackmon, CEO of Farm Star Living. I encourage readers to check this out; the purpose here is to clarify and promote what farmers really do, …
According to BP, the world’s demand and usage for oil, coal and gas rose to all-time high levels of almost 50,000 TWh in 2012 – while hydroelectric power and ‘other renewable’ sources (including wind and solar) accounted for just 4,722 …
There are many reasons why the rainwater harvesting system is becoming so popular. For both business owners and home owners, rainwater can be an asset that is extremely valuable. Many people are beginning to see this, which is one of the …
From Guest Blogger Sara Crawford: The Benefits of the Rainwater Harvesting System Read More »
Counterbalancing the growing levels of stupidity, hatred, apathy and greed in the world are over 200,000 groups whose mission is social and environmental justice. Here’s one I just came across with a fabulous story to tell about the quest to …
I happened to meet a wonderful couple earlier this afternoon at a restaurant that featured the UCLA/USC game on a television screen. When, during a pause in our conversation, the wife caught me glancing upward and asked me whom I …
I’m working my way through a collection of esteemed essays on a variety of topics, and I happened upon a brilliant piece on environmentalism: Jedediah Purdy’s “Shades of Green.” A professor of law at Duke University, Purdy ably makes the point that there …
When We Talk about the “Environmentalist Movement” Exactly What Do We Mean? Read More »
Saving the environment isn’t just about petitioning your local leaders to implement legislature and expecting others to do the job. Like with anything else, changing the world starts at home. If you want to clean the environment and make the …
From Guest Blogger Angela: Ways to be Eco-Friendly at Home You Never Thought of Before Read More »
About once a month or so, I like to write a short piece on the proliferation of “stuff” in our affluent Western lifestyles, and effects that this explosion of goodies is having on us. Mainly, I mention that our hyper-consumerism …
