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A Profile in Corporate Greed A Profile in Corporate Greed

I just met a woman who’s been a flight attendant for Delta Airlines since the early 1990s, who..
10 Sustainable Pajamas & Loungewear You’ll Want to Live In All Day Long 10 Sustainable Pajamas & Loungewear You’ll Want to Live In All Day Long

These sustainable pajama and organic loungewear brands have the comfiest pieces for all-night (and..
“All of This Could Have Been Avoided” “All of This Could Have Been Avoided”

Yes, the call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger could have been the end. But what..
Fascism Has Come to America–Or Has It? Fascism Has Come to America–Or Has It?

According to Trump’s head of Homeland Security, we, the American people, have two choices: stay..
Earth911 Inspiration: We Triumph or Fail as a Whole Earth911 Inspiration: We Triumph or Fail as a Whole

Today’s Earth911 inspiration is from philosopher, neuroscientist, and geostrategist Nayef Al-Rodhan...
Using “Peanuts” Characters to Forward Ignorance of Important Issues Using “Peanuts” Characters to Forward Ignorance of Important Issues

Charles Schultz must be turning over in his grave. If I were one of his descendants, I would have..
Horrible People Horrible People

Every time I see something like what we have at left, I have a renewed sense of wonder: how can..
Cheat Sheet: Composting Cheat Sheet: Composting

Food is the single most common material Americans send to landfills. About 24 percent of...The post ..
The Existence of God The Existence of God

I wouldn’t say that the burden of proof lies on religion.  No one knows how the universe got here...
Rise of Communism Rise of Communism

Well, he’s certainly one of the most visible anti-intellectuals and science deniers in our public..
Ribbegople, Rippenqualle or Comb Jelly: Whatever You Call Mnemiopsis leidyi, You Should Be Concerned Ribbegople, Rippenqualle or Comb Jelly: Whatever You Call Mnemiopsis leidyi, You Should Be Concerned

In early July at Kerteminde, most of the individuals I observed were longer than 10 cm, including..
Maine Needn’t Overcomplicate This Maine Needn’t Overcomplicate This

Just nominate some well-educated businessman or city mayor — or maybe just a principled lobster..
The American Dream The American Dream

Remarkably, there are still Americans who buy into the concept promoted at left.  Most people have..
Why Write? Why Write?

Here’s a short video that explains why we write. Like the farmer planting to the seed, we do not..
The Haves and the Have-Nots The Haves and the Have-Nots

I met a professional investor today whom I asked for his prognostication about the U.S. economy. ..
The World Mourns for the United States The World Mourns for the United States

What the boob at left is saying is partially true, in that only some people in the rest of the..
The Best Sustainable Dresses — for Any Budget (2026) The Best Sustainable Dresses — for Any Budget (2026)

These sustainable clothing brands have organic, fair trade, locally-made, and eco-friendly dresses..
John Eastman, One of Trump’s Attorney Henchmen in an Attempt to Overthrow the U.S. Government, Is.. John Eastman, One of Trump’s Attorney Henchmen in an Attempt to Overthrow the U.S. Government, Is..

In April of this year, the California Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Charles Eastman. This..
Earth911 Inspiration: A Thousand Forests in One Acorn Earth911 Inspiration: A Thousand Forests in One Acorn

Philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson is the source of today’s inspiration. In his essay...The ..
Solar Flowers Solar Flowers

Two things: 1) As far as I’m aware, these “Solar Flowers” exist nowhere on Earth.  They’re..
One’s Purpose in Life One’s Purpose in Life

The drawing here reminds me of a conversation I had with my mother in the early days of..
Teaching Math and Science Is Not Preaching Teaching Math and Science Is Not Preaching

If you want to remain ignorant of science, that’s your choice. Homeschool your kids and teach them..
Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Luke Purdy, Wieden+Kennedy’s Director of Sustainability, on.. Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Luke Purdy, Wieden+Kennedy’s Director of Sustainability, on..

Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. Can the industry that....
Trump on Domestic Issues Trump on Domestic Issues

Oh. Well, if a professional liar says that something about Trump is “an objective fact,” I guess it ..
Which Republican Ticket Is Less Putrid in 2028? Which Republican Ticket Is Less Putrid in 2028?

The answer to the question at hand: I’m not sure. Yet it certainly appears that this country has..
American Stupidity American Stupidity

H. L. Mencken said: no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public..
ECP Buys TPI Blade Factories, GE Vernova Secures Blades ECP Buys TPI Blade Factories, GE Vernova Secures Blades

Weather Guard Lightning TechECP Buys TPI Blade Factories, GE Vernova Secures BladesAllen covers how ..
The Election Conspiracist Pillow Guy Gunning for the Minnesota’s Governor’s Mansion The Election Conspiracist Pillow Guy Gunning for the Minnesota’s Governor’s Mansion

Lol.  Minni-f***ing-sota??? Sorry, too much literacy there.  Too many college graduates and IQ..
It’s OK To Say “We’re Not Trump” It’s OK To Say “We’re Not Trump”

It’s amazing how often we hear that the Democratic party’s platform can’t be “We’re Not Trump.” Of..
Earth911 Inspiration: Love of Nature Transcends Earth911 Inspiration: Love of Nature Transcends

This week’s quote is from Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S., philanthropist, and...The..
Climate Change: What to Believe? Climate Change: What to Believe?

I’ve often wondered why people like this German woman, an ultra-right-wing politician with no more..
The Fine Art of Appealing to Idiots The Fine Art of Appealing to Idiots

The fascism of the early 20th Century taught us all the key elements of the playbook (see below)...
Conference Recap, Suzlon Targets Europe Conference Recap, Suzlon Targets Europe

Weather Guard Lightning TechConference Recap, Suzlon Targets EuropeMatthew Stead recaps WindEurope..
The Rest of the World Can Scarcely Believe How Far the U.S. Has Fallen The Rest of the World Can Scarcely Believe How Far the U.S. Has Fallen

At left we see an example of how the rest of the world views Trump and the United States of 2026. A ..
Anti-Renewables Propaganda Anti-Renewables Propaganda

I spend a decent amount of time on social media–enough to see the 5- to 10-fold increase in posts..
Nothing Good Ever Lasts, Or Does It? Nothing Good Ever Lasts, Or Does It?

If you don’t mind crying like a little kid, I hope you’ll watch the video below featuring Iris..
Eric Trump as U.S. Presidential Candidate Eric Trump as U.S. Presidential Candidate

The reader who sent me this writes, “Son of Satan.” Yes. I think of him as Donald Trump, but..
Pentagon Stalls 30 GW US Wind, New York Defends Sunrise Pentagon Stalls 30 GW US Wind, New York Defends Sunrise

Weather Guard Lightning TechPentagon Stalls 30 GW US Wind, New York Defends SunriseAllen covers the ..
The 2026 Drought, Region by Region The 2026 Drought, Region by Region

Just over half the country is officially in drought, and about 155.7 million Americans—almost seven...
Earth911 Inspiration: Living by Sufficiency Rather Than Excess Earth911 Inspiration: Living by Sufficiency Rather Than Excess

Today’s quote is from Yvon Chouinard, rock climber, environmentalist, and founder of outdoor gear..