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How Does Change Happen?

November 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · community, global warming and climate change, lifestyle, sustainability

I’m currently in a training here in Portland, Oregon, on how to help people do the cool things many would like to do, but have trouble doing, i.e. carpooling, composting and cutting their energy bills. It’s delightfully practical and grounded in real life,  and it’s led by expert Doug McKenzie-Mohr — check out his top-notch [...]

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Supreme Court’s Exxon Ruling Is Immoral

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments · politics, sustainability

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision yesterday to slash Exxon’s punitive damages for the Valdez oil spill back to a fraction of the original ruling is immoral. We should be outraged that the Supreme Court is essentially excusing Exxon from making reparations, and not consume this as just another piece of ordinary news.
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