McKinney and Nader: Are votes for them of equal value?
John Rensenbrink
There is this notion that progressive-minded people, who can’t see voting for Obama, have a choice between two outstanding candidates, Cynthia McKinney and Ralph Nader. I agree that they are both outstanding candidates. But I firmly… more
Four Theses Regarding Green Social Transformation
1. A fundamental step toward Green social transformation is to recognize the profound ramifications of the turning point ten thousand years ago associated with the Neolithic Revolution. In a relatively short period of time, from the standpoint of natural history,… more
Global Food Crisis Emerging
From the Web site of the Organic Consumers Association:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_5660.cfm
LOWEST FOOD SUPPLIES IN 50 OR 100 YEARS
GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS EMERGING
“An increasing push to divert food supplies into biofuels… more
Conclusions
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The person who has lived the most is not the one with the most years but the one with the richest experiences ... Man is born free, and everywhere he is in… more
Our cause should be general and wholistic
“The human carbon footprint is of zero consequence amid the huge forces and volumes [of natural phenomena].”
- “Global Warming a Sin?” by Alexander Cockburn (Counterpunch 4/28/07)
Below is the full text of the article cited… more
Earth Day Commentary
How Will Our Grandchildren See Us?
By Scott Bontz
Thirty years ago, Alex Haley’s “Roots” on television inspired millions to sleuth their blood ties to history. On this anniversary, let’s imagine what our own descendants will… more
Pioneering a Sustainable Culture
Lessons from Ecovillage at Ithaca and Sustainable Tompkins County (New York)
Featuring Liz Walker, Director of Ecovillage at Ithaca - Author of Ecovillage at Ithaca: Pioneering a Sustainable Culture
Date: Monday, April 9 at 7:30pm
… moreMarching In Support of Global Warming Solutions
New Jerseyans To March In Support of Global Warming Solutions
On February 2 the Summary Report of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was released. Approved by more than 2,500 leading scientists, the… more
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