That’s the goal of the new No Impact Project that we’ve launched. The mission is to engage citizens in lifestyle and social change that leads to both happier people and a happier planet (you can read a little about the No Impact Project here). Anyway, in line with the No Impact philosophy of using resources […]
Environment
So how do we feel about the cap and trade bill?
As you know, the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) bill narrowly passed in the house on Friday. Here’s what the New York Times said about it: The vote was the first time either house of Congress had approved a bill meant to curb the heat-trapping gases scientists have linked to climate change. The legislation, […]
How climate change is already affecting us
The following is an excerpt from a New Yorker article about James Hansen, NASA’s head climate scientist, by Elizabeth Kolbert: During the past few years, researchers around the world have noticed a disturbing trend: the planet is changing faster than had been anticipated. Antarctica, for example, had not been expected to show a net loss […]
Taking Personal Responsibility for Climate Change
The following is a post by my friend Leslie Berliant. Leslie is a partner at BLU MOON Group, a cause marketing and communications firm. She writes the GoingGreen column for pnn.com and is also a contributing writer at SolveClimate.com, EnergyBoom.com, DesmogBlog.com, the LOHAS Journal and other online and print publications. This weekend, I went to a […]
Is “green business” personally satisfying?
I was at a conference that largely centered on green business last week. This was a gathering of wonderful people–social entrepreneurs–who cared about the environment and various social causes. They wanted to advance their values and express their care for the world through business. It was wonderful and inspiring. But here’s the funny thing. I […]
Remembering My Mom’s Lessons About Waste
As you may know, Japan has lower per capita carbon emission than any Western European country. For that reason, I asked my friend, Sean Sakamoto, who recently moved to Japan and who blogs at I’d Rather Be In Japan, to check in with us every so often. I thought we might be able to learn […]
The new No Impact Project
Hey Folks, I thought you’d like to hear from the Associate Director of the new No Impact Project, which will promote citizen engagement in our environmental and lifestyle crises. Her name is Stephanie Bleyer and, by the way, she’s looking for interns. I’m thrilled to have been named the Associate Director of the No Impact […]
A personal favor to No Impact Man?
Hey, as a personal favor to me, would you watch this video and spread to your friends? Then, if you’re moved, you can join me and many others on October 24. Watch the video and you’ll see what I mean.