Tim Bennett, middle-class white guy, started waking up to the global environmental nightmare in the mid-1980s. But life was so busy with raising kids and pursuing the American dream that he never got around to acting on his concerns. Until now”¦ Bennett journeys from complacency to consciousness in his feature-length documentary, What a Way To [...]
If we do not collectively raise our voices, force ourselves to be heard over the din, and start forcing progress rather than just talking to each other in comfortable little circles, we are taking millions of years of evolutionary development straight to the end and right over a cliff in record time. As the end [...]
If you’re reading this blog, chances are good you’re concerned about your impact on Earth and want to reduce your energy demand and carbon footprint. Here’s some good news: energy efficient upgrades are among the simplest ways to cut back on energy use and slash utility bills. energyNOW! partnered with the Alliance to Save Energy [...]
It’s that time again — time for the annual EWG 2011 Sunscreen Guide to the safest and most effective sunscreens for the year. Each year I do a quick post to let you guys know when the list is available, and this year’s list includes more than 1,700 sunscreens, sunblocks, lip balms and moisturizers, and [...]
Guest post from Andrew Odom. As the tiny house movement gains momentum in mainstream America the question of their true sustainability often comes into question. Are tiny houses – while having small footprints and perhaps smaller amounts of living space – the new poster home for truly sustainable living? At first glance tiny houses appear [...]
I was sucked into a volunteer opportunity recently. It’s not that I’m opposed to volunteer work. 8:30 on Saturday morning just isn’t my best hour. I smiled and committed to planting trees for Million Trees Initiative at Brooklyn’s Marine Park. With the help of a passionate eco-leader, I’ll never forget my work as an activist [...]
There is no doubt about the fact that well to do economies have contributed greatly towards the development of our planet, both economically and technologically. But do you know that underdeveloped nations too have contributed substantially by not doing anything? Sounds strange? Well, rich nations are playing a great role towards depleting the natural resources [...]
