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The culture is killing us. 3° (3 replies)

If you can't handle the cold hard truth - don't read this. from http://www.grist.org/article/2009-08-23-the-fallacy-of-climate-activism In the 20 years since we climate activists began our work in earnest, the state of the climate has become dramatically worse, and the change is accelerating—this despite all of our best efforts. Clearly something is ...

Started by Robert A. in October 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Climate Change, Consumerism, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Population

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Interesting blog post from Yahoo 0° (no replies)

In case you haven't seen it: http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/146/signs-of-a-green-hypocrite.html "Anyone who has tried to live more sustainably, knows that it's impossible to do everything right. Besides, there's no one "right way" to be green, and doing something is definitely better than doing nothing at all. That's why it can be annoying to ...

Started by John Miele in August 2010, about Lifestyle & Behavior

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We have met the deniers, and they are us 1° (1 reply)

James Inhofe. Marc Morano. Richard Lindzen. Bjørn Lomborg. George W. Bush. Names of shame, ignominy, criminals against humanity, against planet Earth itself. Agents of the lethal delays in our response to escalating, accelerating, catastrophic global warming. Yet, as deniers of climate change, they’re amateurs compared to us. Us activists, environmentalists, ...

Started by Robert A. in November 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Air Quality, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Trading, Climate Change, Consumerism, Deforestation, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Education, Emissions, Energy Saving, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Food, Green energy, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Nuclear, Permaculture, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development, Recycling, Smart Growth

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Will the last human on the planet to start the crusade? 0° (no replies)

"If we do not do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable." social philosopher Murray Bookchin "More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to ...

Started by Robert A. in October 2009, about Climate Change, Consumerism, Education, Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development

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AMERICA 2.0! - This is also about New Zealands future 0° (no replies)

http://www.warsocialism.com/america.htm AMERICA 2.0! By Jay Hanson, October, 6, 2009 This paper is hereby placed in the public domain and may be reprinted without further permission. This file is archived at http://www.warsocialism.com/america.htm A no graphics version is archived at http://www.warsocialism.com/americaNG.htm “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang ...

Started by Robert A. in October 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Children and Families, Climate Change, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Education, Environmental Disasters, Food, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Nuclear, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development, Transport, War

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Green party are they a solution or part of the problem? 1° (1 reply)

What has inspired me to bring this up, is the photo in this mornings Dom, showing Storman Norman and Sue land rights for gay whales Kedgley, protesting the proposed flyover in Wellington. The Green party supported Kiwi Saver - KS. For KS to payout any form of pension to most ...

Started by Robert A. in September 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Education, Emissions, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development

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What's the point of our society and "culture" anyway? 11° (6 replies)

Okay, so it's a bit on the existential tip, but roll with me: I watched two really thought provoking documentaries at the Reel Earth film festival over the weekend. One was about the Sea Shepherd and how the captain and crew went to disrupt brutal activities like whaling and the ...

Started by Chris Tobias in August 2009, about Consumerism, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion

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Grow your own veggies 0° (no replies)

We're creating a database of gardening knowledge for kiwi's and are looking for people to contribute. Even if you're not an expert at growing organic veggies, we'd like your feedback. The web site is www.MyGarden.co.nz and as an added incentive, there is a prize of $2000 up for grabs. Regards ...

Started by Carlin A. in September 2009, about Lifestyle & Behavior, Organic, Permaculture, Transition Towns

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