SXSW-Eco & The Green Jobs-Economy
SXSW-Eco Oct. 4-5th, was an eye-opener for me – but not for the reasons I'd expected!
October 15, 2012
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Digest 10/15: Harsh Realities & Something Positive
This digest is chock-full. On the negative side, it's time we enviros who are focused on global issues look at a new phase.
October 15, 2012
How to Permaculture Your Transportation
Personal transportation accounts for a big part of our fossil-fuel consumption here in the United States.
October 15, 2012
Blogs
Global Warming Facts: From Bill McKibben UT Talk – The Problem, The Solution & A Video
I was at the dog park walking my Corgi named Marlo last week and I told the people I was with that I was going to the Belo Center for
October 11, 2012
October 9, 2012
October 9, 2012
SXSW Eco Keynote: The Story of Change
One of the best finales to a series of SXSW Eco Keynotes was introduced last Friday with Annie Leonard’s session titled “The Story of Change.” Wi
October 8, 2012
Habitat Credit Trading Markets Save Rare Species
One of the conclusions I came to while participating the 2012 SXSW Eco conference is that we need environmental Rock Stars. That is why I am including pictures of the speakers at this really
October 8, 2012
Blogs
Fossil Fuel Companies, “You Win!”
I'm writing this as an environmentalist who’s trying to reckon with our having lost on climate change. Something I know a lot about.
October 4, 2012
October 3, 2012
Growing Together and Cultivating Community at the Water Wise Permablitz
The GrowinTogether Afternoon Enrichment Program is excited to be leading kids activities at the upcoming Water Wise Permablitz.
October 3, 2012