Saving the Earth…But What About Those Long Showers?
A forlorn father struggles to teach his teenage daughter about the importance of being environmentally friendly and discovers teenagers have their own quirky ways of showing us that “they get it.”
Why I Went Green: An Artist and Designer’s “Aha” Moment
Change is upon us. With what is happening to the weather, can you really say that no change is happening in your environment? Can you really — the way the government would like you to — pretend that it’s not happening or blame it on cycles and natural causes?
What if When We Died We Had to Take Our Garbage with Us? Thoughts After a Chris Jordan Video
Seattle-based photographic artist Chris Jordan has devoted about five years to showing the big picture of mass consumerism, and his work will remove any denial or doubt.
The Re-Birth of Excellence
Since today is Earth Day, I wanted to share with you what is a cornerstone of my belief system. The article itself is not so much about the Earth as it is about good stewardship. I believe that good stewardship demands excellence and integrity, and … Read more →
Biking Through the Elements
I spent the day biking. Nothing unusual about that; it's something I do fairly often throughout most of the year, sans parts of the really cold months of winter. Unlike driving, where one is mostly protected from the elements, being on a bicycle … Read more →
Healing the Heart of the Earth
For Earth Day, Alison Skelton offers this Wiccan based ceremony designed to bring each of us to a greater understanding of the interconnecting role we play in the conscious creation of the Earth as a community of love and healing.
Home
I live in the heart of a city, but when I look outside my window I breathe in the blue of the sky and the towering elm trees that create a canopy over my street. I live in the heart of a city, but I am exactly one block away from the river and a … Read more →
Getting Lost in Nature – and Finding a Way
I think we need trees more than SUVs, fresh water more than fertilizer, mountains more than metal smelters. This force, this energy, this presence we call nature is worthy of our awe, our respect and our best care.
Earth Day at Life As A Human – Stand Up for Your Planet
Earth Day at Life As A Human: On April 22nd, Earth Day celebrates its 40th anniversary. Beginning at 9pm PST on April 21st, Life As A Human will begin publishing features from our authors about our relationship to and our impact on Mother Earth. The stakes have never been higher for this beautiful Blue Planet, third from the sun, our home.
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