Into the Woods
(This article was written by Lisa Fields and was first published by American Profile Magazine)
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach,... comments (0) - read more >
The Oberlin Project
One year ago, Oberlin College and the City of Oberlin launched the “Oberlin Project” a working model of sustainability that integrates economic revitalization, greenbuilding, education, agriculture, forestry, public policy, renewable energy, and finance into a system in which the parts reinforce the vitality and resilience of the... comments (0) - read more >
AmpleHarvest.org Focuses on Gulf States Region
Since its introduction in May of 2009, the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign has enabled more than 40 million Americans (who grow fruit, vegetables, herbs and nuts in home gardens) find local food pantries wherethey can donate their excess garden produce. The AmpleHarvest.org Campaign has served communities nationwide without any specific geographic... comments (0) - read more >
The Emerging Politics of Food Scarcity
A dangerous geopolitics of food scarcity is emerging in which individual countries, acting in their narrowly defined self-interest, reinforce the trends causing global food security to deteriorate. This began in late 2007 when wheat-exporting countries, like Russia and Argentina, attempted to counter domestic food price rises by limiting or... comments (0) - read more >
The Story of Cosmetics
The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. This seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals... comments (0) - read more >
Environmental Charter High School Graduates 2010
It is that time of year again when we send our graduating seniors off on the next leg of their journey of exploration and accomplishment. Our graduates from the Environmental Charter High School (ECHS) are moving on to attend colleges and universities all over the... comments (0) - read more >
Citizens Climate Lobby Campaigns on Capitol Hill
Between June 21 and 25, the Citizens Climate Lobby took its message to Capitol Hill, meeting with 52 different members of Congress, or their energy and climate staff, in both the House and the Senate. The first CCL national conference was fortuitously timed, as the... comments (0) - read more >
The Philips Livable Cities Award
The Philips Livable Cities Award, announced in May 2010, is a global initiative designed to encourage individuals, community groups and businesses to develop practical, achievable ideas to improve the health and well-being of people living in cities.... comments (0) - read more >
Saving Civilization is Not a Spectator Sport
Given the enormous environmental and social challenges faced by our early twenty-first century global civilization, one of the questions I hear most frequently is: What can I do? People often expect me to talk about lifestyle changes, recycling newspapers, or changing light bulbs. These are essential, but they are not nearly enough. We now... comments (0) - read more >
Profits over People: Injustices in Papua New Guinea
On May 28th, amendments to Papua New Guinea's environmental law stripped indigenous peoples of their secure land rights and left them without recourse for environmental damage caused by corporations. Citing "national interest" as cause for the change, the revisions give preference to companies seeking profit from the island nation's... comments (0) - read more >
