A Man and His Oaks: James Canton’s The Oak Papers
James Canton’s book The Oak Papers is a memoir that details his relationships with the natural world in depth–specifically, oak trees.
Juliana Schifferes
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In Northwest Ecolog, Late Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti Tackles a Kaleidoscope of Themes
Lawrence Ferlinghetti poetic travelogue features vignettes of life in the Northwest but also deep reflections on the human condition.
John Cardina’s Lives of Weeds Highlights Nature/Human Battle
In his new book Lives of Weeds, John Cardina highlights humans’ ongoing battle against that scourge of all scourges, weeds.
Herman Hesse: Trees As “Most Compelling Preachers”
Hermann Hesse’s Trees: An Anthology of Writings and Paintings – posthumously published in 2022 – is a selection of journal entries, essays, poems and paintings. It is a testament to his love affair with nature, trees in particular. The book’s appeal lies in its beautiful descriptions and brevity. Primarily focused on anecdotes and observations without […]
Sure, Cars Are Greener, But What About Trains & Planes?
Trains and planes of the future are likely to be much greener than the ones we can take today.
Cargo Ships Harness Wind Power To Slash Carbon Footprints
A few pioneering companies are harnessing the power of the wind to reduce the carbon footprints of their cargo shipping operations.
Sea Level Rise: Can We Turn Back The Tide?
What are the most recent projections about sea level rise around the world as a result of climate change? Can we still turn back the tide?
Is Climate Change Making My Allergies Worse?
Climate change is a known contributor to changes in the lifecycles & even biological processes of plants & it’s making our allergies worse!
Is Methane Capture From Farms & Ranches Good For The Environment?
Newer technology that has farmers and ranchers capturing methane from their livestock waste is better for the planet than not having it…
Could Gravity Energy Storage Be A Fossil Fuel & Battery Killer?
Gravity energy storage could replace batteries as a way to hold onto energy & dole it out as needed to supplement intermittent renewables.
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