River Of Life
Life in the driest state on the driest continent was different this spring. Nature provided a beautiful prelude to the season of rebirth in South Australia. The Murray River floodplains were transformed after more than a decade of drought. Just add water!
Am I Green?
We use natural gas to heat our house and water, electricity to run the rest – including laptops, modems, telephones, and every battery operated device that requires a charger, plus all those things that have a little green light that never goes off.
International Women’s Day 2012: Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures.
Connecting girls, inspiring futures is the theme of International Women's Day 2012. Girls globally are making an impact on the world. They are seeing beyond their own homes, streets and cities with a world view that embodies compassion and vision. … Read more →
Father Goose is Alive and Well
George Burden discovers that Father Goose is alive and well and living in Canada. His real name is Bill Lishman and you’ll read his story and say, “Oh, I know about him.”
Inconvenient Truths: Listening to What We are Frightened to Hear
When it comes to reducing our energy use and turning away from fossil fuels, we are past the point where we have a choice. We must act now or there won’t be a future for our civilization, says renewable energy expert Robert Easterling. To move forward, we need to look at the efforts of leaders like FDR who moved entire nations to dramatic action.
Say Something Meaningful
Climate change is happening even faster than scientists originally predicted. It’s time to stop talking about trivialities — and talk about what matters most.
The Man Who Loves Forests
Gary Schneider’s goal is nothing less than to restore the Acadian forests of Prince Edward Island, a place renowned for green farmland. One wood at a time, he might very well succeed.
Trains, Tanker Trucks, and Salmon
What does the suspension of an historic railway route, the spilling of fuel into precious salmon habitat, and a couple of elections have to do with one another? For one woman, they all add up to a call for action.
42 Ways to Not Make Trash
Together with his family, Colin Beavan—aka No Impact Man—spent a year trying to live in the middle of New York City without having a negative impact on the environment. One of his first challenges: getting through everyday life without producing trash. In this article, he shares some of his favorite tips and tricks.
Bolivia to Pass Laws Granting Mother Nature Equal Rights with Humans
Bolivia is about to pass the world’s first laws granting all Mother Nature equal rights with human beings. According to The Guardian, “The Law of Mother Earth, now agreed by politicians and grassroots social groups, redefines the country’s rich mineral deposits as “blessings” and is expected to lead to radical new conservation and social measures to reduce pollution and control industry”.
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