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 […]
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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. […]
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 »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 […]
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