Biomimicry encourages us to leverage the awesome might of nature, and represents a cutting edge approach towards developing sustainable solutions. Essentially, this means replicating nature's designs.
Discovering the J-UNEP
A Truly Global Initiative I recently attended an event hosted by The Japan Association for the United Nations Environment Programme, or simply the J-UNEP. It was informative gathering held here in Tokyo at the UN University, Shibuya campus. As someone newly arrived to this country, I've been excited to learn more about the sustainable practices... Continue Reading →
What Is The Circular Economy?
The circular economy represents a closed-loop system where waste is not waste. Rather, it's a source of power or material for something else.
Finding Opportunity in Plastic Waste
Social plastic represents an opportunity for the poor to monetize the plastic pollution clogging up their local environment.
Dangerously Close To Climate Destabilization
The Years of Living Dangerously is an impressive & eye-opening documentary series about the threat & challenges of climate change. As frightening as it is, there are solutions.
Carl Sagan On Facing the World We Live In
Cosmologist Carl Sagan highlights the importance of facing reality for what it is, rather than what we hope it is or could be.
Does Fossil Fuel Divestment Really Work?
The fossil fuel divestment movement is not only impacting the petroleum industry, it is influencing education, government, and finance.
A Sustainable Source of Quality Jobs
Van Jones advocates for the support and development of the Green Collar Economy, a source of well-paid, domestic, and sustainable jobs.
NYC Steps Up Its Climate Action
The mayor of NYC has announced the commitment to divest the Big Apple from fossil fuels and take legal action against the big oil companies.
Unravelling the Narrative
Naomi Klein's book speaks to the need for real change in the face of the increasingly dire climate crisis. We can and must change our ways.
Per Espen Stoknes On Sparking Action
TED Recommendation Per Espen Stoknes: How To Transform Apocalypse Fatigue https://www.ted.com/talks/per_espen_stoknes_how_to_transform_apocalypse_fatigue_into_action_on_global_warming#t-872447
Reflections Of A Climate Hero
Author & activist Bill McKibben offers an account of his life as a climate warrior. Sharing his struggle as he helped grow the momentum around combating climate change.