Meaty Infographics
This article from One Green Planet visually summarizes the impact of meat on land, grain, poverty, water, endangered species, fossil fuels, pollution, and climate change. […]
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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 »Reducing Climate Change Improves Health
A New Scientist article is after my own heart, talking about the connections between what I call personal and planetary wellness. In other words, addressing […]
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 »The Fungal Internet
In a beautiful example of biomimicry, the fungus known as mycelium live underneath and around trees and plants; they receive sugars from the surrounding foliage […]
Continue reading »What’s in my Food? Nutritional Content Tool
As a part of the vegan and animal rights communities, I see a ton of social media posts about the protein content in plant-based versus […]
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 »Old Cell Phones Harm Planet
Ok, when I read this article from Climate Progress, I realized that new research shows cell phones and our electronics are worse for the environment […]
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 […]
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