Archive for the 'Activism' Category
When you put something in the trash, what are you really throwing away?
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 23rd, 2008 in Wilderness, Trees, Activism, Water Ecology, Commentary.It is often said that forests are renewable resources. While this is technically true, it is not unconditional.
The massive efficiencies that we have been able to create in developing our modern society are truly amazing. But meeting the demands of an ever increasing population is putting a burden on the natural […]
Why are people talking about Rain Barrels?
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 13th, 2008 in landscaping, Home, Activism, Water Ecology.I live in the Great Lakes region and for the millions of us who do, water is abundant, rain is regular and plentiful, so why would a non-profit organization in Madison, Wisconsin be advocating the use of rain barrels?
A rain barrel acts as cistern that captures rain water from your downspout and and […]
New Thinking on Climate Change — Al Gore Speaking at the Ted Conference
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford May 9th, 2008 in Activism, Politics/Voting, Social Responsibility, Commentary.Changing light bulbs is great and we should do it. It is only the beginning however. Much more is going to be required from us. Check out Al Gore presenting at the 2008 TED conference in Monterrey CA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhNclEqVVvY
Take the time to watch this. This is a time of ever increasing personal […]
