Climate Breakdown, Factory Farming & The Future of Food [part II]
Explore a path to more sustainable food systems. In the previous post, I gave a brief intro on the destructive environmental impacts of factory farming across the globe. The thought-provoking documentary: Eating Our Way to Extinction highlights the urgent need for...
Climate Breakdown, Factory Farming & The Future of Food [part I]
According to author / journalist George Monbiot: “the greatest threat to life on earth is farming.” Our current day farming practices are unsustainable. We need to develop new ways to feed our growing population on a warming planet…
Midterms 2022 – Voting for Democracy.
Election deniers/ conspiracy theorists are on the 2022 midterm ballots across the U.S. If elected, “we’ll have people in charge of our democracy (elections) who do not believe in democracy”. Please vote, our democracy is on the line.
My 2022 Broomfield, CO Library Challenge
The ongoing struggle against racial injustice is exposed in 5 eye opening books – from decolonizing art history to the Trayvon Generation, we’re crawling towards a more just society…
Response To Biden: Unity Without Justice Tastes Like Ashes.
No unity without accountability. We’ve ignored criminal legacies from previous leaders [Nixon, GWB]. Their minions keep turning up in the future administrations to wreak havoc on our planet. Sign 2 petitions demanding justice from Trump and his GOP enablers for inciting an insurrection.
Warning: Trump & GOP Enablers Are Attacking Your Democracy.
Your democracy is under attack: Trump enablers are complicit in a coup attempt.
Our electoral college system is antidemocratic. While unlikely, faithless electors could vote for Trump and change the election.
Support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact [NPV] and help protect democracy.
4 More Years Of Trump? Perish The Thought.
By undermining experts and facts, Trump has eroded Americans’ faith in institutions that uphold our democracy – the ballot box, the media and even science. Dump Trump and Vote Blue.
How You Can Protect Your National Parks From Trump’s Greed.
Trump’s Independence Day ‘Salute to Trump’ raided much needed funds from the national parks. His ongoing scandals are distracting you from noticing that this corrupt administration is rushing to hand the federal government over to fossil fuel / mining interests. Join these environmental conservation and watchdog organizations to fight back…
3 Ways To Get More People To Vote.
Why I’m against “online voting” and how pro-voter policies, such as: “Automatic Voter Registration”, “Voting by Mail” make voting easier for all of us. Vote this November 6, 2018 and use your vote to create change in your community.
3 Resources You Can Use When Responding To Climate Change Deniers.
How a climate change denier can make you a better prepared climate activist + 3 resources to help you answer common denier arguments on climate change.
Renewable Energy – Save Money with Less Pollution.
Climate Reality volunteers are looking for grant money to create campaigns around our climate crisis.The target audience for the “Climate Truth” campaign is voters in states where the elected officials are in denial, skeptical, or apathetic about the need for climate action.Bottom line, we don’t need people to “believe” in climate change, we just need them to act in certain ways to create a livable future for all of us.
Moving and Asking Best Buy To Stop Charging Customers a Recycling Fee.
Like many of you, we’ve seen the films showing the horrific impact of electronic waste [e waste] and cannot in good conscience dump our old TVs, computers, cell phones, etc. into a dumpster. During our recent move, we loaded our old Flat Screen TV into the car, drove to Best Buy, only to be told that we’d be charged for recycling…
Nurturing Future Green Activists.
It’s heartbreaking that due to climate change your children won’t be able to experience some of our planet’s most incredible places. What can you do? Green School Bali could teach future green leaders…
3 Simple Things That You Can Do To Protect Coral Reefs.
SpongeBob’s Endangered Underwater World Climate change is a challenging concept to wrap your head around. The bad news bombarding you from all sides can be overwhelming. Often, you just want to ignore it by hiding under the blankets and watching another mindless tv...
Help Tell Flint’s Story and Prevent Your Town From Becoming Another Flint.
Summary -- Greed poisoned an American city and it can happen in your city as well. From LA to Miami, your city could become the next Flint. How you might ask? Read this post to find out more... Can you imagine being forced to pay for toxic water or risk losing your...
United Resistance.
For an amazing encapsulation of Trump’s 100 days in office, check out Dave Pell’s post here. Some highlights include: Day 5: Trump signs executive orders to allow construction of the Dakota Access and Keystone XL oil pipelines. (By the time he’s done, there will be an...
Resist: 3 Comedians Show Copywriters How It’s Done.
As a copywriter, you can learn a lot from comedians. Their pithy commentary packs a punch, because it’s entertaining, informative and memorable. Below are 3 videos that you can use to orient yourself in “Trump’s Alternative Facts World.” Enjoy. Entertaining: A lot...
Lego Activism.
Teaching my niece, Mia and nephew, Liam that the world doesn’t revolve around having or getting more stuff (ie. Legos, stuffed animals, etc.) can be an uphill battle. Both Liam and Mia were born in the 21st century and climate change will drastically...