February 6, 2012

Farming for the Future or Farming Caused Famine?

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The Choice is ours to Make. Part Three: Restoring environments, restoring hope Written By Lissie Lyles | It is easy to feel overwhelmed and hopeless when contemplating the implications of our changing climate. Witnessing the increase in natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, mud slides, dust storms, tornadoes, tsunamis and the devastation they cause is disheartening to say the least. Sometimes, it appears as if there are no solutions, and that one's own individual actions aren't … [Read more...]

“Over The Hills And Off The Grid…”

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Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar | There are many reasons why people choose their home. One might look for the standard “location, location, location,” while others continue to search for the special place that just “feels” like home. But as economic strain and ecological shift become key factors in how we choose our lives, more of us are beginning to take the alternate route. This path is not new, but one that simply guides us back to our roots; to a place where alternative energy, … [Read more...]

Businesses that Protect our Natural Resources

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Capitalism a Tool for Transformation Written By Joy Taylor | Imagine a world where we truly live and do business in integrity with our values.  Imagine a world where the most successful businesses are those that not only turn a large profit but also create positive social and environmental change. Imagine businesses taking the responsibility to transform the planet, to advocate peace, global partnerships and ecological preservation. Imagine companies that promote employee development and … [Read more...]

One Light Bulb at a Time

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by Steve Brand | Most people are unaware that the use of electricity is a huge contributor toward air pollution. It seems so clean. We plug a cord into the wall and there are no fumes, no gas or smoke. We do not see the pollutants; however, the production of electricity is typically achieved through burning coal or fossil fuels. In fact, electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars. In addition, as resources for … [Read more...]

Computers Don’t Grow on Trees

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Every decision to communicate has some impact on the environment. For example, whether we email or send a letter, we consume energy and resources. There are environmental trade offs in every choice we make, and there is no simple “right answer”. Effective stewardship requires a careful examination of the larger picture that compares the entire lifecycle, from raw materials to energy use and end of life, to fully understand the impact and performance of both electronic media and paper. The … [Read more...]

Greening The Workplace

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Health & Quality of Indoor Environment ••• Part 6 Written by Kimberly A. Phipps-Nichols | The previous five issues were devoted to measures one can take to green a home or lifestyle, and here are some final tips for Greening the Workplace. Most people spend as many hours at work as they do at home, so the workplace is an incredibly important topic. To be “In the Green” in more ways than one, consider the steps below: 1. Turn off computers & printers. Even in sleep … [Read more...]

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