Tag: president obama

From 9/11/01 to 1/9/11

What can anyone say about the events in Arizona this weekend? An assassination attempt of a public official is horrific, the senseless deaths of innocent bystanders even worse…

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There is no “lesson to be learned” great enough to cushion these losses, but the country will be taking a hard look at itself and trying to find some consolation. If we learn nothing, than the tragedy is just that, and no more.

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Reality is Overrated as a Motivator

Right before the big election last week, I found myself thinking about beliefs and what people are absolutely sure they know, regardless of the facts. Two stories that appeared on the front page of the New York Times on the same day, demonstrated Americans’ remarkable ability to kid ourselves. But a program in Kansas is showing how you can get people to tackle climate change even if they don’t believe in it.

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What the Election Means (Or Doesn’t) For Sustainability

Obviously some things have changed in Washington and around the country in the last 24 hours. But what will this shift in power mean for the green business movement and for the sustainability agenda in general? It may not change as much as you think, and I see a number of reasons to maintain hope.

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