What do you believe about the state of the environment?
There's been a great deal of news recently about everything from global warming to a threatened energy crisis to the struggle of the oceans and the decimation of all manner mammalian species. And while this is only one side of the planetary story, it is the one the media tends to focus on. What comes up for you when you think about this? What do you believe about these reports? Do you find yourself avoiding the topic? Does it make you sad? Angry? Or are you inspired by how these problems are call to purpose and a new way of living?
I believe the planet is righting itself and I believe a lot more people are paying attention. I believe the individual's choices in all aspects of life matter a great deal in this equation. I... More »
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Posted on Sep 2nd, 2007
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Zephyr
Our planet is a living organism, if she was a dog we would be an infestation of fleas and she is rapidly losing her coat. Time to reduce our impact. or we will destroy our... More »
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Posted on Jul 23rd, 2007
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Apollo
I believe our enviroment is in a mode of shifting that endangers humans and other life in a substantial way, and that we have to take responsibility for the impact we have. Some of the... More »
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I think that every year the state of environment is getting worse and worse and the world should realize it now as we need to safe it not only for us but also for future... More »
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The free ride given by McMedia to many who'd deny the existence and severity of environmental challenges is particularly frustrating. Especially in the realm of global climate change, skewed coverage portrays a false sense of a debate... More »
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Posted on Apr 30th, 2007
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Jenna
Frankly, we have made a mess. The country that succeeds the greatest, starting now, will be the one that figure out that everything we need is here, we just too myopic to see it. (and... More »
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Posted on Apr 30th, 2007
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Sandra
I just came across this article by the Pulitzer prize winning author Jack Miles , and was blown away by it. It seemed appropriate to this reflection. I did not know about Jack Miles work... More »
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to me, knowing that the "facts" being presented are 100% irrefutable is impossible, but right action doesn't depend on facts -- it depends on love. some of my dearest loves are clean air, clean water,... More »
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Posted on Apr 28th, 2007
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Hope
There now exist many important technical innovations and inventions to help save the planet. Indeed, individuals are increasingly doing their part to help mitigate waste and pollution. However, I believe in my heart that only a new consciousness--a new... More »
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