The short film “Of Men and Forests” pushes viewers to consider the threat facing the world’s forests on a background of amazing images.
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The short film “Of Men and Forests” pushes viewers to consider the threat facing the world’s forests on a background of amazing images. The source of 70 percent of New Delhi’s water, the Yamuna River is filthy with sewage and garbage, but people are now being drawn to its banks by a new art exhibit that seeks to raise awareness about the river’s plight. The sustainability of one’s home depends as much (if not more) on its location as on how the house is built. There is a profound satisfaction in simple living, but of course it isn’t necessarily easy to achieve. But consider the philosophy of acclaimed author and speaker Duane Elgin: We can enjoy life more if we have less, want less and consume less. In this excerpt from The Vegetarian Myth , author Lierre Keith explains why she believes that vegetarians have been led astray. photo: Jon Lugoff Local economies could certainly use any sort of a boost that they can get right now and we all know the benefits of buying locally for the planet. In these times of economic hardship consider the benefits of buying locally on your community’s own economy. The 10 percent shift is an initiative which pushes the individual not to do buy cheaply in bulk, funding the Walmarts of the world, but rather to fund local producers… |
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