Category: environment
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Synchronicity, Part I
Synchronicity: “the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection” (Oxford Languages) Twenty-seven years ago, in a narrow column of The Chicago Tribune, I read that the Virgin Mary had stopped visiting a farm at Conyers, Georgia. (Really.) Until then, as many as 80,000 pilgrims would gather to hear Mary’s messages. The…
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Two writers weigh the impact of travel on Earth’s climate
Battle fatigued climate scientists say that everything we do will make the future better.
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Travel: an environmental dilemma
For the first time I’m considering how my love of travel impacts the environment.
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What is Congress doing to our wilderness areas?
Our wilderness areas are priceless. Yet on Congress’ first day in session, the House approved rules setting a zero-dollar value on federally protected lands that are transferred to states. We must tell them they’ve made a gigantic mistake.
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If you don’t have time to…
Even if you haven’t had time to listen to candidates’ positions, here is an easy way to choose ones who share your values.
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2014 voting made easy (well, at least easier)
Casting an informed ballot in the 2014 election can seem daunting. Here are suggestions for making it easier. Your vote does matter.
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For those thinking it’s better not to vote at all than to cast an ignorant ballot
Instead of choosing between not voting or casting an ignorant ballot, consider a third possibility: Take some shortcuts to getting the information you need for making an informed vote.
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Putting our tax refund to good use
What is good citizenship, if not doing what we can to support the common good? Some of us who aren’t wealthy can afford to pay more in taxes.
Nancy Werking Poling 