Globalization, Democracy and Hydrogen Doug just sent me this fascinating piece by Jeremy Rifkin from theGlobalist.com. I think the potential for a “hydrogen economy” (either Lester Brown or Amory Lovins originated this idea — not sure which) holds great promise not just for environmental sustainability, but also, as Rifkin points out in some detail, political [...]

Challenging Sprawl Requires Creativity And you’re probably thinking “Well, duh, Jeff…” Still, this review of Vernon Swaback’s book The Creative Community: Designing for Life argues persuasively (as does the book, apparently) that the byproducts of sprawl, namely a mind-numbing sameness best symbolized by the “big box store,” demonstrates the anti-creative urge embodied in this phenomenon. [...]

For the Environmentalist Who Likes to Laugh… and there are lots of us, Grinning Planet (which I found through About.com’s Environmental Issues page), blends a healthy mix of environmental awareness and humor. Apparently, this is a new site — enjoy! ShareDiggEmailPrint

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Or Hanukkah? Or Kwanzaa? The GreenMoney Journal has devoted its most recent issue to the theme “Shopping with Your Values: Green Holidays and Beyond.” As someone who’d really rather undergo major dental work than shop at the mall during the holidays, these articles provide more tasty food for thought on [...]

Home Depot Ups Stock of FSC-Certified Wood While I’m not sure that the “big box store” is a business model that can ever achieve true sustainability, it’s good to see that Home Depot has deepened its commitment to selling certified sustainable lumber. ShareDiggEmailPrint