To some degree none of us know what role we will individually play in our march toward a low carbon economy, yet there are signals locally and globally that the carbon market may ultimately have significant influence in our daily choices.
“Do Your Part”- A Reflection
March 12, 2009 By
I bought a pack of gum a few months ago. I paid with a credit card. I signed my paper receipt, was handed my duplicate paper copy of the transaction, expressed my gratitude for the exchange and walked outside. I unwrapped the plastic packaging surrounding the paper box containing the aforementioned gum. I opened the [...]
Disney – A Long History of Environmental Stewardship
March 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Walt Disney Company claims to have a long history of environmental stewardship. But for years the company has been the very antithesis of of anything related to environmental awareness. The very fact that it razed down acres of orange groves in Anaheim to build its first theme park filled with “plastic” fairy tales should [...]
Van Jones is officially confirmed as the Obama Administration’s Green Czar
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The word is that Van Jones is soon to be appointed as the Green Czar of the Obama administration. The rumor has been floating around the blogosphere for the last twenty-four hours and although it is yet to be confirmed, here is a summary of what blogs are saying.
Can Obama Stop Drug Wars?
March 9, 2009 By 3 Comments
The US State Department has warned students not to go to Mexico during spring break since drug gangs threaten violence. Drug cartels are threatening the stability of nations around the globe, assassinating police and government officials. A record opium crop is providing funding for the Taliban in Afghanistan. Can decriminalization of narcotics be a solution? Neuroscience offers new hope to cure addition.
