We’ve come to think of sustainability as a “nice to have,” rather than a “must have” feature in our lives. Perhaps that’s because the very notion has long-term consequences, as compared to, say, the diminution of our retirement funds, the …
Sustainability — Perceived By Most as “Nice To Have” Read More »
Have you ever had difficulty getting the people in your life to share your passion on a subject? This happens to me all the time. I’ll try to get a friend, or my wife and kids to watch a certain …
“The Story of Stuff” Speaks to Sustainability – Won’t You Please Check It Out? Read More »
Here’s the audio file in which I interview Stephan A. Schwartz for my new book. I hope you appreciate his insights into human consciousness and social ideas as much as I did.
I had the great pleasure of interviewing Stephan A. Schwartz for my current book the other day. I’d been looking forward to this opportunity for weeks, and the conversation was certainly no disappointment. I’ve always admired people who take on …
A few people around here routinely tell me to knock off my “the sky is falling” assessment of the state of the planet. Whether these folks are oil company shills or simply just silly optimists is something I’ll probably never know. …
Think We’re On The Right Track Toward Sustainability? Ask Vaclav Smil Read More »
Do you make financial investments in clean energy? Maybe you’re managing your own 401(k). Or perhaps you’re a professional, looking to broaden your clients’ exposure in this space. In either case, let me tell you about what I’ve been up …
Here are two views on our use of paper: 1) As many times as we see a note on our emails that reads “Please consider the environment before printing this email,” we print more — and recycle less — than …
A reader whose political sensibilities obviously do not parallel those in “The Story of Stuff” writes in: As for “Stuff,” I don’t doubt that most of what [Annie Leonard] says is true and it certainly is deplorable, but I missed …
Sustainability — It’s About Physics, not Politics Read More »
Two pieces on sustainability for your consideration: 1) I don’t know anyone who doesn’t admire the insight — not to mention the popularity — of best-selling business author and NY Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman. Here’s a good article he …
I hope everyone will take five minutes and watch the incredible video linked here, in which the genius Hans Rosling summarizes 200 years of world history. When you get finished picking your chin up off the floor in utter amazement …
World History, Energy Policy, and Sustainability Read More »
