Here’s a Ted Talk delivered by a 13-year-old boy that will blow your mind. The subject matter is an innovative approach to education, and the subject of sustainability doesn’t come up directly at all, though I believe it’s implied. If …
Category: Sustainability
Turning Civilization Towards A Sustainable Approach to Energy
Yesterday was the birthday of French novelist Gustave Flaubert, who made one of my favorite observations: “To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.” This, of course, …
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From Guest Blogger Angie Freeman: Water Softeners Pose Dangers — to You and the Environment
It’s always a good idea to remove chemicals from drinking water, so many of us take steps to filter those chemicals out. One of those methods is through the use of a water softener. Did you know, however, that water …
From Guest Blogger Heather Roberts: Green Moving Tips and Guidelines
Before you move your home you should check out its energy performance if possible. In some ways you can do that with an energy performance certificate or its equivalent. This will give you an idea about what you need to …
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Sustainablilty and Earth’s Significance in the Universe
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 …
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From Guest Blogger Keith Patterson: Five Tips for an Eco-friendly Christmas
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 …
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Clean Energy and Sustainable Agriculture
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, …
From Guest Blogger Tom McShane: Going Green – And How Industrial Sectors Are (Or Should Be) Responding
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 …
From Guest Blogger Sara Crawford: The Benefits of the Rainwater Harvesting System
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 …
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Health Conditions in the Developing World
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 …
