Solar power can support gender equality & opportunity in developing countries where women are marginalized – here are examples from Bangladesh.
Category: Culture
Variations on the Farming Community: How Sustainable are They?
A farming community may seem like the epitome of sustainability… but only if overall design fully takes people & planet into account.
The Portable, Solar-Powered Computer Lab: Dell Learning Labs
The Dell Learning Lab, a portable, solar-powered computer lab, can train students in technology even if they’re nowhere near an electric grid.
New Climate Action Campaign Portrays Victory Over Global Warming
New climate action campaign Climate Victory reaches back to World War II for inspiration, and encourages artists to produce victory posters.
The 8 Best Cycling Cities in the US [Infographic]
Eight cities in the US are leading the pack in terms of bike-focused developed. Take a look at the best cycling cities in the country.
The Dumpster Diving Builder: Gregory Kloehn’s Homeless Homes Project
Artist Gregory Kloehn is a dumpster diving builder who creates mobile shelters for homeless people with his “trash” finds.
Solar Schools Create Learning, Saving Opportunities… Even in Great Britain
The UK isn’t known for its sunlight, but its got enough to power over 100 solar schools. Private & public money is funding these solar installations.
Indonesian Clerics Issue Fatwa… Against Wildlife Trafficking
No doubt you know some folks who, upon hearing the word “fatwa,” will say something about “damned terrorists.” Others might think of Salman Rushdie, and immediately equate the word with [ … ]
Sustainable Prison Rehabilitation Program Celebrates Years of Success
Prison rehabilitation usually involves some combination of on-site work experience, and maybe some GED or college courses. But gardening? Dog training? Prairie restoration? Sounds like some social worker’s fantasy – [ … ]
Mardi Gras in New Orleans: Keeping the Commons Common
By Beverly Bell March 4, 2014 Today, as on every Mardi Gras Day, New Orleans is in the midst of full-on mayhem. Depending on when on Fat Tuesday you are [ … ]
How Does Wind Power Work? Hands-On KidWind Challenge Trains Students in Renewable Energy
I’ve been passionate about educational programs for sustainability from sustainablog’s earliest days, so I wasn’t surprised at all to discover that I’d written about Minneapolis-based educational company KidWind way back [ … ]
Islamic Beliefs about the Environment
I was thrilled when the folks at Important Media central announced the launch of Eden Keeper, a new blog about religion and the environment. While I’ve only recently returned to [ … ]
Ich Bin Ein Gardener: Berlin’s Urban Gardens
Tomatoes, veggies and herbs are sprouting from Berlin parks, a shopping mall rooftop and even a former airfield in community gardens that pioneer farmers say add green spice to urban life.