Tag: environmental stewardship

As I wrote earlier, lots of things are going right vis-a-vis environmental stewardship.  Yes, the U.S. federal government is an unholy disgrace as an entity on the world stage, but you can’t count out the basic goodness of the American people. …

Environmental Stewardship–Lots of Things Are Going A-OK. Read More »

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Are human health and environmental stewardship ever the reason for broad-ranging energy policy here in the U.S.?  Well, you could look at the impressive number of accomplishments made during the Obama administration and conclude that the answer is Yes.  Having said …

The End of Coal? Read More »

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The constitutionally protected right to free speech cuts both ways; it can help advocates of decency and environmental stewardship, but it can just as easily be employed to support those who wish to enrich themselves at the cost of your …

Koch Brothers Free To Speak; You’re Free To Reject What They Say Read More »

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As we’ve discussed so often, environmental stewardship and economic strength are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they often go arm in arm.  Of course, there are people  who deny this; they’re called “corporate polluters.”

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I respond to the smug young lady here as follows: Oh yeah?  Well we don’t want to be like you anyway.

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Anita Heuss writes: I know we are all angry about guns today. Unfortunately I think something else needs to be said (displayed at left).

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Depending on whom you ask, corporations generally can have a pretty nasty reputation when it comes to environmental stewardship.  And while no one doubts that this is well deserved in many cases, we tend to overlook the incredibly broad and powerful sustainability initiatives that …

Private Sector Not Waiting for a Push from Government To Adopt Renewable Energy Read More »

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People who speak up about injustice can count on taking heat for it from mainstream society. Particularly in the U.S., we’re pressured to go along, have a few drinks, root for our hometown’s football team, and for God’s sake: stop …

“Never Be a Spectator of Unfairness or Stupidity. The Grave Will Supply Plenty of Time for Silence.” Read More »

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Here’s a good essay question that could be a part of a college entrance application: Given the facts presented on the left, which country would you suspect has a stronger democracy? 

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Perhaps there’s no more important question in today’s world than this: Is our civilization gaining or losing ground vis-à-vis environmental stewardship?  Sadly, there is no clear answer, as one can easily find evidence to support either response. From today’s publication …

Which Way, Norway? Read More »

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