What if everyone traveling along major highways this holiday season found another person with a similar trip to ride with, rather than simply hopping into [...]
Rethinking Christmas
This Friday is Black Friday in the United States, the frenzied shopping day that marks the start of the commercial Christmas season. Typically a day [...]
Listen to Robert Costanza, Tim Jackson and Peter Victor Discuss An Economy Fit for a Low Carbon World
State of the World 2010 author Robert Costanza will discuss a low carbon economy online with Tim Jackson and Peter Victor. Tune in on November 25th to listen.
Excuse Me Neighbor, Are You Hiding a Camel in Your Apartment?
New York City landlords are starting to ban smoking in their apartment buildings, further raising the barrier to the activity and possibly helping to reduce city smoking rates even more.
How to Cut Deforestation: New Economic Development Model or Reduction in Consumer Demand?
Erik Assadourian responds to Thomas Friedman’s recent op-ed on how best to cut deforestation.
Caution: Zombies Ahead!
Introducing Worldwatch’s next book: Worldwatch Institute’s Complete Guide to Permaculture and Zombie Defense
Climate Thought:
New Climate Thought on the importance of Transforming Cultures posted at http://en.cop15.dk/thoughts. Take a look, then add your own thought….
Exploring New Frontiers of Product Placement
Companies are now getting street musicians to sing their corporate jingles and advertise their wares. What’s next? Ads on escalator rails? Schools selling ad space? Towns selling naming rights? People tattooing their heads with brand logos? Oh wait, those are already standard practice….
