Driving the Streets of San Miguel
Lorne Daniel travelled to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico seeking a sabbatical that included respite from his citizens’ group on the effects of automobiles on our cities. But what he found in Mexico were cars — and plenty think about when it comes to how cars impact society … and society impacts cars.
10-10-10 Brings Out the Good, the Bad and the Weird
Kerry Slavens explores all the things that are supposed to happen on 10-10-10, from the good (people coming together to help the planet) to the weirdest (the reactivation of Atlantean Crystals anyone?) 10-10-10 will be a special day — one way or the other.
Where Our Electronics Go to Die, There’s No Rest in Peace
Where do your old computers and other electronic gadgets go to die? You might be surprised at the devastation being caused by a so-called clean technology as this award-winning documentary by UBC students and their professor reveals.
The Weather is Bigger Than Us
What’s the weather doing in your part of the world today? Rain, drought, cold, heat, winds? Unexpected sunshine? In the absence of weather, small talk would be severely compromised. "It's another day, isn't it?" the neighbor would say. "Yep, … Read more →
Even if the Well is Sealed, We Must Never Forget What BP Has Done
U.S. officials declared today that BP’s once spewing well is ‘dead’ following the success of the last cementing procedure. But it’s important that we don’t let BP brainwash us — or greenwash their company yet again — with slick public relations and advertising.
10 Reasons to Celebrate the Big City Escape
An escapee from the big city finds many reasons to love life in a small community on the West Coast.
Why I Grew My Hair — Both Times
In the late 1960s and early 70s, JC Scott grew his hair as a uniform of non-conformity, a sign of commitment to a counter-culture movement, which for many people included living sustainably. Almost 40 years later, JC has grown his hair long again. His reasons haven’t changed much, but the planet has. This is his statement.
Chasing the Elusive Vincy Parrots
In search of the St. Vincent parrot, Bruce Kemp discovers that a hike in the rain forest can be so much more than ticking those little boxes on that ‘life list’ you so carefully put together.
A Slightly Immodest Proposal
There is a plague of government workers upon the land and we may have to turn to the 18th century essayist Jonathan Swift and his Modest Proposal for a solution. With apologies to Mr. Swift.
Who Stole The Night And With It, The Stars?
Ever since I was a young boy, I have loved the night sky. A favorite thing was to lie on my back, look up at all the stars and wonder if anyone else was up there, looking back at me. In my mind, I would trace out my own asterisms and give them goofy … Read more →
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