Carson work was pivotal in triggering the modern environmental movement. 60 years later and it continues to remain relevant and insightful.
Why Silent Spring Is Still An Important Read
Embracing Change
Developing Awareness The brilliant and evocative Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw certainly provides us a lot to mull over. Shaw has given us so many memorable lines! Some of my favorites include, "Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself" (basically don't wait for the opportunity, create it); or "A life spent... Continue Reading →
The Inconvenient Movies
An Inconvenient Truth & its sequel are pretty much essential viewing for better grasping the climate crisis. Al Gore does amazing work...
How We Did It – The Social Conquest of Earth
Book Recommendation The Social Conquest of Earth by E. O. Wilson (2012) More description to follow.
Levelling Up
Book Recommendation The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability - Designing for Abundance by William McDonough and Michael Braungart (2013) More description to follow.
Getting Soaked in Texas
Hurricane Harvey brought with it immense quantities of water!! We're talking tons of it, very quickly. Thankfully, it dulled down by the time it reached Austin.
Steven Pinker On Making Real Progress
Steven Pinker provides an account of mankind's tangible progress. He covers a number of deep & important questions, while providing substantial evidence.
Cherish The Oceans
TED Recommendation Sylvia Earle: Protect Our Oceans https://www.ted.com/talks/sylvia_earle_s_ted_prize_wish_to_protect_our_oceans?referrer=playlist-earth_appreciated&language=en A lifetime of ocean wisdom. An Impressive Advocate Renown oceanographer, marine biologist, author and explorer, Sylvia Earle is a global treasure. She helped shed light on the beautiful and amazing mysteries that lie below the ocean, and help document for us land-dwellers some of the wonder. In the... Continue Reading →
A Comprehensive View Of Economic Priorities
Book Recommendation Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered by E. F. Schumacher (1973) More description to follow.
The Awesomeness Of Urban Growing
Stunning Rooftop Agriculture in Montreal My family and I recently explored Montreal's Lufa Farms. More description to follow...
Contemplating the Future of Water
An insightful series, highlighting the crucial importance of global watersheds, and some of the key threats and flashpoints.
Margaret Mead: You Can Make A Difference!
Margaret Mead provides us with a powerful source of encouragement, as we attempt to undertake a sustainable transformation.
Sustainably Motivated 