The Crash of the Industrial Age
The Crash of the Industrial Age
What if it were too late to save the world? What if rising threats to natural support systems on which all life depend, posed by humanity’s industrial way of life, have already done so much damage that collapse of the global industrial economy is inevitable? If so, it is no longer possible to save everybody from the awful consequences. Yet, it remains possible for any individual, family or community that immediately and thoroughly adopts sustainable living practices ...
Socially Responsible Investors: Working to Minimize Fracking Impacts
Socially Responsible Investors: Working to Minimize Fracking Impacts
At first glance, the Harmony Inn in Butler County, Pa., feels like any other mom and pop bed and breakfast located in any other rural farm town. A closer look at the flyer posted on the community billboard quickly alerts one to something not quite right in this town. The flyer announces the holiday fundraiser to assist families that can no longer drink their tap water and need to purchase bottled water for drinking, cooking and bathing. Welcome to “F...
NY Statewide Energy Efficiency: Motivating Residents One Home at a Time
NY Statewide Energy Efficiency: Motivating Residents One Home at a Time
As New York State pursues its aggressive energy efficiency goals, which includes decreasing projected electricity use 15 percent by 2015, the task of motivating New York homeowners to implement sustainable practices is becoming more complex. First is the need to educate residents on the benefits of energy efficiency upgrades. These projects often take a back seat to other remodeling priorities like new counter tops or furniture because they have little to no impact on ...