Meat and the Environment
"But when it comes to bad for the environment, nothing -- literally -- compares with eating meat. The business of raising animals for food causes about 40 percent more global warming than all cars, trucks, and planes combined. If you care about the planet, it's actually better to eat a salad in a Hummer than a cheeseburger in a Prius." - Bill Maher In the last article, I discussed Paul McCartney's campaign for[Read more...]
The Commencement Speech of Paul Hawken
Paul Hawken is someone who is doing what he loves. He is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and best-selling author. His books include The Magic of Findhorn, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, and Blessed Unrest. His work includes starting and running ecological businesses, such as the tool company Smith and Hawken, writing and … [Read more...]
12 Spiritual Practices to Honor the Earth
To close the series on the environment and living a Low Density Lifestyle, I thought I would offer you these 12 spiritual practices to honor the earth. This article comes from the website Spirituality and Practice.
Ultimately, our connection to the earth should be one that contains … [Read more...]
Save Heat, Save Money: How to Cut Your Heating Bill, Save Energy, and Lower Your Costs
Winter may be over, and you're probably not cranking the heat anymore, unless you live in Alaska, Antartica, Siberia, or some other tundra.
But regardless of it not being winter anymore, if you want to be a good Low Density Lifestyler, you want to think of how you impact the earth, and how much heat you use to keep your house warm in the winter.
High temperatures in your home lead to high utility bills -- not to … [Read more...]
Electric Cars Everyone Can Afford
I want to continue on the green living theme by talking today about electric cars, which more and more are becoming part of the landscape. Hybrids are readily available – the most popular being the Toyota Prius – and soon, the next generation of electric cars – plug-in hybrids – will be coming out.
But I want to tell you of a different type of car. No, not the[Read more...]
Global Warming – 2 Humorous Takes
Ok, I'm going to continue with the green theme for a couple more days. Earth Day is still on my mind - in fact, in some places the entire month of April is considered Earth Month.
And to repeat, a Low Density Lifestyle is not just about your own personal health and wellness, and your own personal ability to experience healthy living - it's also about the health and wellness of the planet, and for the collective ability to … [Read more...]
10 Awesome Green Innovations
Ok, I'm going to continue on a green theme for a few more days. Earth Day passed us a few days ago, but it's still in our minds.
As I've said many times over, a Low Density Lifestyle is not just about your own personal health and wellness, and your own personal ability to experience healthy living - it's also about the health and wellness of the planet, and for the collective ability to experience healthy living.
And … [Read more...]
Go Green, Drive Green: Kickass Cars of the Sustainable Future
I want to continue talking green for a few more days. Earth Day may have just passed, but we never want to forget about our relationship to the planet.
As I've said in prior articles in this series - it's not just about living a Low Density Lifestyle in your own personal life, it's also about living a Low Density Lifestyle on planet earth. It comes down to treading lightly on the planet, for the overall health of the … [Read more...]
The 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.
In honor of Earth Day, I've been writing a series on the environment and its relationship to a Low Density Lifestyle. My point has been that living a Low Density Lifestyle is not just about your own personal health and wellness and ability to experience healthy living, but the health and wellness of the planet.
Because if a Low Density Lifestyle is about feeling lighter of body, mind and spirit, then it should also mean that you tread … [Read more...]
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