Tag: Activism
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How a Village Became a Hub for Resilience and Rock and Roll
From a "five star gas station" to a leading music venue, some old cotton mills in rural NC are becoming a hub of a new economy.
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What Can Landowners and Communities Do About Fracking?
Fracking is undoubtedly a contentious issue, even more so when your community is at stake. Here's what you can do about it.
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Viral Video Calls for Mass Exodus from Fossil Fuels
Popular anger at profiteering energy utilities is high. One wind-power pioneer is hoping to harness that sentiment with a funny viral video.
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Will Collaborative Consumption Thrive in Africa?
A Zimbabwean wonders whether the "sharing economy" could create a leap frog opportunity in Africa.
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Why Environmentalists Should Think Like Pro Athletes
From footballers to artists, successful human beings learn to evoke a heightened state of consciousness. The environmental movement must do the same.
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Unearthing the True Cost of Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuel company executives and D.C. politicians have long worked together to ensure coal and oil prices stay low enough to keep Americans hooked. Here's how we can break the addiction.
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Local T-Shirts, Organic Cotton and Serious Renewable Energy: Q&A with Eric Henry of TS Designs
From organic cotton to 100% local teeshirts, TS Designs has some of the most sustainable practices in the industry. Join us to discuss sustainability, peak oil and resilient business.
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How Refugees are Cultivating a Garden and Growing Community
A community garden in Atlanta proviudes refugees from around the Globe a space to grow food, share their culture and to build community as a result.
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10 Great Green Gifts for Valentine's Day
Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more.
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Coal Industry Group Organizes Campaign to Harass Top Climate Scientist
The world just ain't a safe place for a scientist these days.
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Phase One of UK's Nationwide Electric Car Charging Network Complete
A wind energy company is turning its attention to electric car charging. And the results are appearing in rest areas up and down the country.
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Solar is Contagious. How Does It Turn Into a Social Virus?
Every time a solar panel is installed, it becomes more likely that neighbors will also take the plunge. The solar industry must harness the power of community.
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Supermarket May Cancel Carbon Labeling Scheme
A once lauded scheme to label all produce with its carbon footprint looks set for the scrap heap. What does that mean for corporate carbon footprinting?
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Controlling Invasive Species Through Brunch and Birth Control
Many invasive species are wreaking havoc on farms and wildlife. But what's a vegetarian supposed to make of the trend to hunt them down?
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Julianne Moore Marches With Mom’s Clean Air Force (Video)
The actress joined a gathering of mothers and daughters to fight toxic air, taking the message to Washington.
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Environmental Extremists Are An Asset to Our Movement
The green movement argues too much about what are realistic goals. Extreme positions help influence the middle ground.
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Green Search Engine Donates $1 Million to Rainforest Programs
Ecosia.org, a green-minded search engine that generates donations through ad clicks, has donated $1 million to rainforest protection programs.
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How Nitrogen Pollution Impacts Our Communities
Manure and fertilizer runoff is harming communities across the country. A new interactive map illustrates how, and showcases the people who are doing something about it.
