Musical legend Neil Young and informed Americans are standing in solidarity with Vermont voters to boycott Starbucks in what promises to be one of the most exciting showdowns of our time. In a landmark vote on Act 120 the people of Vermont have passed an initiative requiring genetically modified organisms Read more…
People who study ecological design and live sustainably off the grid understand the importance of thermal mass for keeping places cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This energy efficient thinking shouldn’t be limited to off-the-grid living as sustainable solutions continue to find their way into urban landscapes as saving energy Read more…
When the wisdom of the heart meets the power of the mind we will see peace upon the land. -Prophecy of Eagle and Condor This is the common sentiment in many versions of the popular prophecy/folk-story of The Eagle and The Condor and today we are seeing it happening all around Read more…
There are many lenses through which humans see the divine and interpret what is sacred. It is an act of courage to accept that all beings have their own unique connection to the sacred. It is a powerful way to expand ones own faith in the limitlessness of The Divine. Mutual respect, compassion, Read more…
From the Cowboy Indian Alliance (CIA) to Neil Young touring with a message to Honor the Treaties we have witnessed an unprecedented wave of indigenous activism. With good reason, First Nations Peoples are building alliances with environmentalists, celebrities, and artists in solidarity with people everywhere to protect sacred land from exploitation Read more…
What do you get when you put together a scientist, actor, banker, and filmmaker who are passionate about renewable energy? You get The Solutions Project. There really is nothing quite like being engaged in real solutions. The joy of being liberated from overwhelm, self-doubt and apathy is beyond words. If you were waiting Read more…
For most of my life I have had an ominous sense that the future could be problematic if we continue to pollute the water and the air, deplete the soil, and kill off bees with pesticides. I am not alone in these thoughts. Though I am mostly optimistic this subtle Read more…
June 19, 20, 21, 22 2014 – World Peace & Prayer Days will take place in The Hudson Valley, New York in conjunction with a globally synchronized meditation with communities around the planet. All nations around the world honor sacred sites as places holding unique geographical, spiritual, historical and often mythological significance. These places of Read more…
“What happens when an Internet revolution merges with a renewable energy revolution?” -Jeremy Rifkin Facebook sensation, Sustainable Man, continues to release inspiring and educational content. This video, starring Jeremy Rifkin, is no exception. It centers around the concept of a new Third Industrial Revolution – one based on a distributed, Read more…
In ancient times our worldview was shaped by our relationship with nature & stories told around council fires. Today our world is shaped by stories shared through film & social media. We still live within the natural laws of eco-systems, but many have forgotten this important relationship with nature. Permaculture has Read more…