A few years ago, when I was working on How to Survive an Estralarian Mind Meld, a friend gave me a copy of the Kosmic Consciousness 10-cd set consisting of a series of interviews with visionary philosopher Ken Wilber. It was a heartening experience for me to listen to the author of The Theory...

With all of the political, social, and economic upheaval going on in the world, many people are seeking ways to ground themselves again and connect with their communities. Amidst all of the protests against the financial systems that are leaving many without money, some are realizing that true...

BagInspiration, an online retailer and one-stop shop for eco-friendly bags, offers purse parties to benefit non-profit organizations. Most home parties involve the hostess inviting her friends to learn about and purchase products from kitchen gadgets and skin care to jewelry and...

I am actually getting a bit of pep in my step again now that the snow has officially melted…at least, for the moment *knock on wood*. The weather here in the Midwest has really reminded me of a fair ride. Not sure what the name of it is, but it’s that circle tunnel that kids adore...

Let’s forget about carbon for one day and focus on a simple fact: trees are life. Over a billion people living in extreme poverty rely on forests to survive. They need trees to provide food, shelter, fuel, and to preserve the very fabric of their culture. Think of Haiti. Its people rely...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, E-waste is now the fastest growing part of the municipal waste stream.  It was estimated that between 2003 and 2010, more than three billion consumer electronic devices would be discarded. E-waste, otherwise known as discarded electronics,...

Millions of people around the world don’t have access to safe water. Women and children walk miles each day to collect scarce amounts of dirty water for their families to survive on, and often must spend the rest of their time caring for those who become sick from the contamination....

When I was writing about how the times were changing the other day, I mentioned that historically, the Church has held the commission to give water to the thirsty. However, over the last several years, many have been disenfranchised with organized religion due to a number of scandals,...

This is not the first time that I have been called “crazy.” Before I discovered that there was a clinical diagnosis for my particular traits, I’ve been known to do things a little off kilter. After I was diagnosed with the deficit of attention which seems to have taken the...

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I work at a fast food place and I am appalled by the amount of unpurchased food we throw away. The boss says we can’t give it away for legal reasons. Where can I turn for help on this, so the food could instead go...