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I guess you get what you ask for…

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Here’s a sign that carries with it some interesting questions.
Is it good for society that we are driving down costs by moving our purchases to Mega-Stores like Walmart that source their products and services all over the world — and that tend to push […]

Remember Beauty

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It’s easy when discussing all the problems in our world to forget how beautiful and wonderful this world is.
All around us is a natural beauty that’s there, waiting for us to stumble over it at almost every turn.
As you go through your next few days, try […]

Make It Real

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We can all envision the world as a better place. Each of us can imagine a better life — better government, better living habits, better environment. We can all imagine these — but can we make them real?
“When you do […]

A simple step you can take: Love Each Other!

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Love XOXO, originally uploaded by Pink Sherbet Photography.
A lot of the time blogging (and reading) about environmental issues and global climate change can be depressing. So let’s lighten […]

What is Government’s Role?

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This sign is from the city of Vancouver in British Columbia and it’s purpose is to inform motorists that letting their cars idle is against the law and punishable by a fine of $50 to $100.
Vancouver’s “Motor Vehicle […]

Still Life With Produce

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Still Life With Produce, originally uploaded by shawn schreiner.
More local food shots today. It’s almost August and we’re at just about the peak of gardening and local produce […]

Capitalist Climate Cola (with a side of global warming hockey stick info)

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Capitalist climate cola, originally uploaded by oxpeaceart.
It’s the real thing.
This picture is superimposed over the now well-known ‘hockey stick’ graph showing temperature compared to CO2 concerntrations.
The hockey stick […]

Global Warming Photo of the Week: Green Train Crossing

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Green Train Crossing, originally uploaded by Go Green Charleston.
This is a great sign as it works to institute a new way of thinking in people. Turning off your […]

Global warming image of the week

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Berg at Portage Lake, originally uploaded by ‘SomewhereinAK’.
Thursdays each week we’ll be posting an image of the week having to do with one of the topics that is […]