PLANET

We've only got one planet, and it makes our lives possible. We can no longer take it for granted.

I Stand With You Against the Disorder

by Jeanette Armstrong

posted Nov 08, 2005

An indigenous woman invites us to learn how America’s rootless culture looks to a people who are “dream and land together”

Losing Power in Standby Mode

by Valerie Doyle

posted Nov 08, 2005

The average American household continually leaks about 50 watts of electricity. Eliminating that trickle, would save $1 billion annually in wasted electricity.

Sunscreen Safety

by Lilja Otto

posted Nov 08, 2005

Because of serious concerns about the safety of chemical sun screens, mineral filters appear to be a better choice.

Organic Produce Goes to School

by Rebecca Clarren

posted Oct 04, 2005

Farmers are struggling to stay on the land. Meanwhile, obesity is epidemic among U.S. children. A movement is creating a solution to both problems by linking schools to sources of local organic produce. The kids don’t seem to miss the deep fryers.

Indicator: Mayors Vote to Support Climate Protection

by Megan Tady

posted Oct 04, 2005

US mayors, and mayors from throughout the world vote to support climate protection.

Book Review: Carfree Cities by J.H. Crawford

by Guy Dauncey

posted Sep 12, 2005

Guy Dauncey reviews a book that praises the details in life that become noticable when people walk through their communities instead of driving.

Experts Warn of Oil Peak

by Rik Langendoen

posted Sep 08, 2005

World oil supplies are about to decline, risking major effects on the world's economy and politics

How to Build an Ecohome

posted Sep 08, 2005

Build a home that conserves energy, water, and wood using components from Berea's ecovillage

West Oakland Gets Fresh

by Jodi Helmer, Carolyn McConnell

posted Sep 08, 2005

Teenagers bring fresh produce to vacant lots of West Oakland neighborhoods.

What's the matter with sprawl?

by Meredith Dearborn, Lisa Kundrat

posted Jul 29, 2005

This article outlines some downfalls of urban sprawl, from environmental to psychological effects.

Just, Green & Beautiful Cities

by Carl Anthony

posted Jun 03, 2005

Carl Anthony on the regional equity movement, and making cities work.

A Classroom in the Forest

by Kathryn Haines

posted May 25, 2005

Children learn lessons from slugs and hemlocks, and would-be MBAs from Bainbridge Graduate Institute attend class in a treehouse

Two Crises, One Solution

by Van Jones

posted May 25, 2005

We face devastation of the natural world and violence in human communities. There's a way to solve both these crises. A reverence movement would anchor a different economics, a restorative economics. Working with nature, we can create wealth sustainably and spread it more equitably. Solution-based, investment-driven environmentalism.

Appalachian Ecovillage

by Christopher Gutsche, Kathleen Smith

posted May 24, 2005

Campus housing goes green at Berea College.

Resources for a Sustainable Future

by Katie Billings

posted May 19, 2005

Want to take action, but don't know where to start? Start here! The following is a list of organizations that support both teachers and students in their efforts to create positive environmental change.