Democratizing the Sun
Historically, solar power has been accessible to mostly affluent folks. Now that will change: the White House is going to offer financing for low-income people who live […]
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Food as Medicine
A 2013 study found that diet is the single most important risk factor for disease and premature death. In a proactive move, the University of […]
Continue reading »Bill McKibben: Global Fossil Fuel Resistance Underway
In an interview with climate activist and 350.org founder Bill McKibben, Chris Martenson asks important questions about how citizens around the world are fighting climate […]
Continue reading »Racism and Cecil: Making the Connection
The last time the Internet was ablaze with blogs, memes, and mass outrage, it was about Dylann Roof and the Charleston Church Shooting. This time, it’s […]
Continue reading »Leadership: Living Consciously
Do you remember the last time you caught yourself on autopilot? Were you driving? Eating? Speaking? Fred Kofman is the founder of Conscious Business Center International, […]
Continue reading »Design Thinking: Big Data Startups
Kyle Fugere of the customer science firm Dunnhumby Ventures recently wrote an excellent article on why design thinking is important for big data startups. His analysis […]
Continue reading »Climate Change, Sustainability, and Biomimicry
Acclaimed environmental writer Andy Revkin recently blogged on his New York Times opinion page, Dot Earth, about a recent conference in Paris: Our Common Future Under […]
Continue reading »California Leads Solar Efforts
Warren E. Buffet’s company Berkshire Hathaway Energy Renewables’ subsidiary, BHE Solar-owned Solar Star, a solar power plant, became operational in June of this year. It is currently […]
Continue reading »Vegan Health: Suzy Cameron’s Journey
Suzy Cameron recently wrote about her and hubby James Cameron’s decision to switch to a plant-based diet. What’s interesting about her story is the speed […]
Continue reading »Remembering Steve Schneider, Climate Warrior
Today, it’s been five years since our planet lost its most intrepid climate warrior. Steve Schneider was a brilliant climatologist, a kind human being, and […]
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