Regenerative Communities: How big should they be? I was reading some more of Chapter 14 in the Permaculture Design Manual and found some useful insight on village size. I’ve been asked many times and have thought about ideal sizes for…
I LOVE Biomimicry Wow, I just finished watching Janine Benyus: Biomimicry in action on ted.com. Thanks Timo! It was totally inspiring. We as a species have to start asking ourselves the question “how would nature solve _________?” before we start…
Elect Gregor Robertson for Mayor of Vancouver 2008 Gregor Robertson has decided to run for Mayor of Vancouver in the 08 civic election. This would be the best thing that could happen to Vancouver. I want to see Vancouver become…
Sharif Abdullah on Quantum Shift TV Sharif came and spoke in my social justice class in January. He articulated a vision of a world that works for all with the profound clarity of someone who has weathered many wars and…
Help Establish a South Okanagan Similkameen National Park Reserve Currently, Canadians are being presented with one of the most exceptional conservation opportunities in our history. The BC and federal governments have agreed to undertake a Feasibility Study for a potential…
Inspiring Videos from Pop!Tech Feeling a little down on the state of the environment, pissed off about social justice or global poverty? Spend a little time watching videos from the recent Pop!Tech conference.
The Story of Stuff I have been feeling increasingly conflicted about contributing a significant portion my life’s energy to building the status quo. Our consumerist society is destroying the planet on which everything else is based and I’m helping it…
Navigate The Falling Dollar – Catherine Austin Fitts I’m part way through a lecture called Navigate the Falling Dollar and I had to stop to post the link to it. It’s an incredibly well articulated lecture by Catherine Austin Fitts,…
Green Power for Residents of BC BC Hydro has a Green Power program available to businesses within British Columbia. From their website: “Power Smart Green Power Certificates (GPCs) are a simple, practical way for your organization to ensure that your…
Almost Carbon Neutral Holiday I just finished a week long vacation with my dad. I wanted to keep the footprint of my holiday as small as possible without limiting myself to sitting at home with the heat and lights off,…