Polly Higgins is a barrister who one day realized that there is such a thing as crime against the Earth - Ecocide. She's an interesting person and gives a really great speech. You can see the … [Read more...] about Ecocide, the 5th Crime Against Peace
Sustainability
What is ecological overshoot?
This video about ecological overshoot suggests we are living beyond our means. This feels like it's true, but I haven't yet seen the quantifiable figures behind it. Could be some more evidence that … [Read more...] about What is ecological overshoot?
Using Less Plastic
Using less plastic is part of the initiative to Use 10 Percent Less. In today's society, it's difficult to stop using plastic altogether, but a good start is to find ways to use less. What's … [Read more...] about Using Less Plastic
10 Percent Less Can Halt Global Warming
Did you know that if we reduced our emissions by just 10%, we could halt global warming? In fact, if you listen to James Hansen in this video he suggests that, if we start today, we'd only need to … [Read more...] about 10 Percent Less Can Halt Global Warming
Spending less time in planes
I'd like to be spending less time in planes. I'm getting more and more committed to using and consuming less as part of my efforts to Use 10 Percent Less and one of these is flying less kilometers per … [Read more...] about Spending less time in planes