We tend to think of the concept of a “developed” country as one with a robust economy where poverty is scarce and most consumers can afford, at a minimum, the basics that make life safe and reasonably comfortable: healthcare, education, …
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Saluting Two of the World’s Great Movements
On this date in 1920, American women won the right to vote, as the congress ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This is a wonderful example of our civilization’s progress driven by scores of dedicated people, working in …
Caring About the Future of Our Civilization Could Be “a Thing” … and Fairly Soon
In this incredible interview, legendary environmentalist, eternal optimist, and one of my true heroes Paul Hawken points out that a sustainable civilization can come about quite easily, as only a small percentage of any society is required to create an …
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Environmentalism and Wealth Creation
According to legendary environmental activist Paul Hawken: “Environmentalism isn’t a way to GET rich; it’s a way to BE rich.” Having said that, we all need to manage our financial assets responsibly, and Glenn is quite helpful. We met in …
Can Environmentalism and CleanTech Be Lucrative?
Roger Priddle writes in response to my request for suggestions for new business models and strategies: Thanks to you and all the others who refuse to let the discussion (on environmentalism) die. I find I can get a positive reaction …
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Environmentalism and Following One’s Heart
Had Steve Jobs survived cancer, he would have celebrated his 59th birthday today. In addition to his other merits, Jobs led a very philosophic life; he once observed, “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I …
The Bioneers Host a Talk by Paul Hawken
Here’s Paul Hawken’s talk at the Bioneers conference last year. The big idea here for me is one that I try to express myself from time to time, though I cannot hope to put it as grandly and as powerfully …
Changing the World for the Better
As legendary environmentalist Paul Hawken points out in the lecture to which I referred here, there are now over 200,000 groups on the planet devoted to causes within the umbrella of sustainability and humanitarianism. So, when we contemplate the challenges …
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Paul Hawken Discusses the Largest Movement in the World Today
As environmentalist Paul Hawken points out in this video of his presentation to the Bioneers, there are at least 200,000 organizations in our world today whose mission is some combination of environmentalism, sustainability, and social justice. I know I face …
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The Wisdom of Paul Hawken
Paul Hawken, certainly one of the most influential environmentalists of all time, tells his followers: “(Working on for the welfare of the world’s people) is not a way to get rich; it’s a way to be rich.” That certainly rings …
