In the course of a given day, the typical human has approximately 60,000 independent thoughts – some in our waking hours, others in our dreams. This seems like re-enforcement of the idea that we make our own heaven (or hell) …
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Are Sustainability Advocates Happy People?
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Why There Is Hope for a Sustainable Future
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbJYGg9VjiI&w=420&h=315] Here’s a short video in which I discuss how a sustainable future for our civilization could come about. To the degree to which people a) understand the issues, and b) care about them, I believe there is hope.
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End of Cheap Energy And Easy Credit Will Force a Welcomed Change
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkc1d0ATA1s] Here’s a short video (under one minute) in which I suggest that the end of cheap energy and easy credit will force us to change our habits as super-consumers. Though this sounds painful, it doesn’t have to be, …
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Why Would Anyone Be Interested in Renewable Energy?
“Why would anyone be interested in that?” some (super-candid) person asked me recently during a conversation about renewable energy and how it costs more than burning coal. I could see what was implied: that our rights and obligations begin and …
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What Exactly Is a “Natural” Product?
Here’s a quick conversation I had at the Opportunity Green with the folks from Steaz, who offer a truly healthy and good-tasting carbonated beverage. I happened to be sipping the blueberry pomegranate flavor, when I began: Craig: Wow, this is …
Adoption Curve for Clean Energy Is a Function of Consumer Behavior
At the heart of the adoption curve for clean energy, electric transportation, and sustainability more generally is consumer behavior. If consumers don’t vote in favor of green products with their wallets, the world will remain mired in dirty and abusive …
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Sustainable Fashion Has Several Components
On Friday, I had lunch with Professor Shireen Musa of State University of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Her job is to make sure as many people as possible who are entering the fashion industry understand the basic components …
Employment in the Clean Energy Sector
A note from a reader: I wonder if I might ask your advice quickly on a matter. I am a young man who has recently developed an interest in the renewable energy sector, and sustainability generally. Could you recommend some …
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Check Out IndoTeak — Beautiful and Green Products from Indonesia
Attending the Opportunity Green conference in Los Angeles yesterday gave me the opportunity to meet some terrific people and get aquainted with some incredible business concepts. Check out IndoTeak, a company that turns out wonderful, attractive, super high-quality products made …
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The Proper Role of Government in the Migration to Renewables
If you’re willing to take part in a very brief survey, I think you’ll find this one particularly interesting. Here, in our continuing quest to understand why the world (especially the U.S.) is moving so slowly in the direction of …
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