http://sustainability.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Living a sustainable life en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:49:45 GMT 2010-01-01T23:49:45Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970697&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace The beginning of the new decade is a good time to make resolutions for a more sustainable world. Whether you are a business owner or consumer, everyone can make sustainable resolutions for 2010. . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:18:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970697&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-31T21:18:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970690&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace There were a host of greener inventions in 2009 and they include everything from tooth brushes to a planetary nervous system. The term "eco-inventions" is composed of "eco" the short form of ecology, . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:14:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970690&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-31T21:14:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968410&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace The biological capture of sun energy is a process by which photons, light particles, engage water and carbon dioxide. [The water molecule has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom; carbon dioxide has . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:18:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968410&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Sylvester Steffen 2009-12-30T10:18:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967741&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace   Here's the book that every property owner needs. How to Take Care of Your Share of the Planet . All about working with Mother Nature (not against her) to create a landscape that is friendly . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967741&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Betsy Franz 2009-12-29T21:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967669&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace As TSCA reform becomes more and more inevitable , chemical industry trade associations are increasing looking to negotiate with environmental and health advocacy groups. The goal is to seek agreement . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:59:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967669&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-29T20:59:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967134&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace In Birdland the puddles have crusted over and the grass crunches with the frost. We’ve had a cold snap, but that gives me an excuse for a fire in the woodstove. Of course all the extra . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:20:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967134&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-12-29T14:20:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967080&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Is it the Winter that brings out the curmudgeon in me? I am now officially an old lady. Last week, even before the frigid front came barreling from the West, I was walking across the Quad on my . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:08:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967080&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Mary H. 2009-12-29T14:08:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964631&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace It used to be simple. You’d hear “Beef: It’s what’s for dinner ® ” and you’d grab a steak or some burger or a roast, cook it and eat it. No questions, no fuss. . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:40:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964631&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-12-27T18:40:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964252&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace   The relationship of economy to ecology is the relationship of energy to matter, i.e., non-dualistic. Ecology is cosmic energy diversely expressed and expressive in the inherent/ coherent . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:31:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964252&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Sylvester Steffen 2009-12-27T08:31:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963360&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Climate denialists like to argue that they are "well armed" to deny the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change.  And in some respects they are, because these non-science free market . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:01:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963360&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-26T12:01:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963155&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace   Being light to others is about trust, about fidelity to truth, conscience, and other-concern. Trust is the basis of personal integrity and purposeful interpersonal relationships. The failure . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:18:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963155&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Sylvester Steffen 2009-12-26T03:18:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962821&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace   Despite the economic hard times, those who celebrate the growth of Green have much to be thankful for this Christmas season. The Twelve Days of Christmas end with Epiphany which commemorates . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962821&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-25T17:18:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962819&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Moral bankruptcy fosters corruption and fuels global recession. Green comes with an inherent value system, and a purpose beyond consumption. Green rebukes the amorality of our business culture, and . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:16:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962819&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-25T17:16:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962816&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace The severity of the current economic climate has not undermined support for the environment and although the circumstances may be less then desirable, the world is uniting to confront these challenges. . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962816&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-25T17:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962815&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace On behalf of THE GREEN MARKET, I would like to thank all my readers.   I would also like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:09:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962815&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-25T17:09:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962736&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace This holiday brings family and friends together like very few others. Thanksgiving and Passover do as well perhaps, but that's about all (with which I am familiar) that has the ability to strengthen . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:38:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962736&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-12-25T15:38:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962142&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Yesterday I was watching a new piece on why we do not have enough swine flu vaccine for our country.  On first glance this does not seem to have much to do with how we evaluate our . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:46:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962142&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Bruce K. 2009-12-24T21:46:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962282&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace One of Germany's wealthiest families wants to cash in and build a giant solar park on its land. But residents of a nearby town are saying nicht in my backyard. Kyle James reports. TEXT OF STORY Kai . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:36:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962282&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace American Public Media . 2009-12-25T01:36:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960645&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Although the Copenhagen Accord set no overall emissions targets, the US is bound by law to honor its international committment to emissions-reduction. To continue readig go to THE GREEN MARKET . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960645&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-23T18:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959557&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Foreign-owned companies are getting a big chunk of the U.S. government's green stimulus dollars, but it might be unavoidable. Sarah Gardner reports. TEXT OF STORY BOB MOON: Even with the billions . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:12:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959557&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace American Public Media . 2009-12-23T01:12:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959556&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Environmentalists are fighting those who want to deepen the Delaware River, siting the release of harmful toxins into the water. But Philadelphia port authority officials say the move is necessary to stay . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959556&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace American Public Media . 2009-12-23T01:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957297&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Despite some progress on funding and compliance verification, there are good reasons why we did not get a binding agreement on emissions reductions at COP15.     To . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:15:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957297&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-21T18:15:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958637&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Many of the protesters have already seen some of their numbers melt away.                         See larger . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:35:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958637&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-22T14:35:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957831&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace The U.N. climate change summit ended with a bare minimum agreement on heat-trapping gases and a lower price of carbon in Europe. Stephen Beard explains the carbon market and why some consider the Copenhagen . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:00:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957831&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace American Public Media . 2009-12-22T01:00:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955617&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace For those who know of Thomas L. Friedman, they know that he is an award winning writer and journalist, and also someone who knows more about the world than most folks.  His best-selling book The . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:59:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955617&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-20T15:59:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954884&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace US President Barack Obama urged international action as the UN climate conference drew to a close. "We are running short on time...These international discussions have essentially taken place . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:10:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954884&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-19T20:10:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954711&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace   There are 192 countries represented at COP15 and nations with similar issues and aims come together to form UN recognized groups and subgroups. These include, the G77, Industrialized . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:07:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954711&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-19T17:07:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954703&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace See reactions from those who were at COP15. Includes comments from  German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Brazilian Ambassador Sergio Barbosa Serra, New Zealand's climate change . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:03:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954703&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Richard Matthews 2009-12-19T17:03:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953733&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Copenhagen, Denmark (CNN) -- President Obama is in the final stages of closing a climate change deal with China and other key nations that is expected to be sealed before the president heads home from . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:32:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953733&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Chris W. 2009-12-18T22:32:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953064&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace FYI- http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/18/king.sotu.hawaii/index.html Why can't we do this on a national basis, why are the lower 48 states not following Hawaii's example? Could it be that Hawaii . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:34:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953064&grpId=3659174697238563&nav=Groupspace Chris W. 2009-12-18T14:34:56Z