Planet

Renewable energy is rapidly displacing fossil sources worldwide

Installations of solar panels and wind turbines are scaling up much faster than anticipated, offering some hope of slowing the effects of global warming

12 hrs ago •

Exploring the coast of British Columbia by motorcycle

From visiting towns on the Sunshine Coast to ferry crossings between islands in the Salish Sea, riding two-up on a small-cylinder bike turned out better…

Jun 28 •

Learning to be optimistic about the future of our planet

As difficult as it may seem, we still have time to turn away from apathy and come together to accomplish a lot of good

May 3 •

Wildfires devastate more surface area in Africa than anywhere else in the world

Also this week...a Japanese town finds a unique way to celebrate local heroes

Apr 19 •

One aspect of social media that we can feel good about

Welcome to this week’s post.

Apr 12 •

Has the "Hum" bothered you ?

Also in this post... the origin of the names we give to the days of the week; James Lee Burke on the importance of friends for writers; park esthetics…

Mar 29 •

An opportunity for journalism

Decades of looking for dirt have eroded our faith in institutions and our ability to create something better

Mar 1 •

Sales of internal combustion vehicles are declining as electric cars take bigger share

The latest international data shows sales of gasoline-powered cars peaked in 2018 as growth strengthened in the EV market, especially in China and…

Feb 22 •

In the digital era, don’t give in to cynicism. Be skeptical instead.

There is a world of difference between these two mindsets

Feb 8 •

The number of children in the world has stopped growing

The United Nations says global population decline is on the horizon

Jan 18 •

As a transitional year comes to an end, we could use a little peace

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Dec 21, 2024 •

Will we become motivated to engage?

In an era of fake news, the pendulum may swing towards more critical thinking

Nov 23, 2024 •

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