March 2009

At the end of his term, George W. Bush signed legislation that greatly weakened the Endangered Species Act.  President Obama is working to undo that damage. Please visit Stop Extinction and sign the petition to save the polar bears.

To observe Earth Hour, people will turn off their lights at 8:30 PM (local time) on March 28.  Here are some other things you can do to save electricity and protect the Earth.

Recently we explored transboundary water and the celebration of World Water Day.  The following article describes the concept of “peak water” and how we can deal with humanity’s booming demand for fresh water.

As I mentioned recently, Earth Hour is a project for temporarily reducing human demand on electricity by turning off the lights for one hour.  Today I found this banner encouraging people to turn on all their lights  for the same hour.

Slow Food is the counterculture to fast food.  Founded by Carlo Petrini, slow food celebrates local cuisine and the many varieties of plants and animals that make it distinctive.  It also encourages people to take their time preparing and eating food, preferably in communal context.

Thinking for yourself spans a whole range of skills and techniques for gathering and processing information to make good decisions.  Here are some resources you may find helpful in that process.

On March 28, 2009, people around the world will celebrate Earth Hour by turning off their lights for one hour.  You can find the time for your locale by using the map on the main Earth Hour website.  Also, visit the Earth Hour event page on Bloggers Unite for networking and activity ideas.

Michelle Obama is making plans to start a large garden outside the White House.  This organic garden will include many varieties of vegetables, herbs, and berries.