Some thoughts to take home from this year’s eco-festivities…

Started in 1970 as a national teach-in, Earth Day has become one of the green movement’s most obvious marks on mainstream society. Each year, more than 500 million people observe Earth Day; among them are hardline activists, greenwashed businesses, open-minded students, political campaigners, and SUV-driving soccer moms. [...]

Since an earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan and damaged two nuclear reactors, the world has been attempting to show support and
condolences for a country that is very much in need.  It’s almost a month later, and the death tolls continue to rise while the full extent of the damage is just being realized.   Unfortunately, the [...]