A Critical Look at Organics
In this scathing SF Gate article, giant wholesale retailer Costco is being criticized for mainstreaming organic foods. While this move has improved access to organic food […]
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State Energy Profiles
Thanks to this awesome tool from the Georgetown Climate Center, you can see how your state is doing in terms of carbon pollution in the […]
Continue reading »Be Eco-Conscious for a Better Life
Sometimes you need a feel-good post that really resonates because it’s true…well this here is it! From Films for Action, this research-infused article expounds 10 reasons […]
Continue reading »Human Nature and Climate Change
From independent climate writer Lisa Bennett, and based on her interview research on why humans get so stuck on climate change, this list about human nature […]
Continue reading »Growing Gardens; Blooming Prisoners
Following my experiences in the SF County Jail about a week ago, I’m exploring various forms of rehabilitation for inmates. Gardening seems to be an […]
Continue reading »(No) Scientific Basis for Racism
Was it Ferguson that started it? Then Baltimore. Then Charleston… Well, no. Racism has been around for a very long time. It’s just become an […]
Continue reading »Seeing Beyond Orange: My Weekend in Jail (Part II of II)
Last week, I wrote about the first day (Saturday, June 13) of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshop on nonviolent communication (NVC) that I […]
Continue reading »Google Joining Vegan Food Trend
Wow! Google has announced that it is adding plant-based fare to its food program worldwide. This move is to raise awareness about the benefits of […]
Continue reading »Social Sciences More Important Now than Ever
In this very well-reasoned piece by Lance R. Collins, Cornell’s Dean of Engineering, compelling reasons are given for why the National Science Foundation should not cut […]
Continue reading »Deepak Chopra on Facilitating Groups
Deepak Chopra recently wrote a useful article on leading groups. As a facilitator, I resonate with all his points. Here’s the abbreviated list for what […]
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