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Shaping Global Emissions Policy: What can you do?

We have a critical window in which to shape post- Kyoto global climate change policy in the run up to the talks in December 2009 in Copenhagen. Why is this a critical window? First, because scientists...

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Do you want to make a meaningful difference to protect the planet– and work with other influencers to be a part of the solution? Are you thinking about how to leave your mark? Do you want to understand...

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You Can Help Me Fulfill My Mission as an Ambassador for Green

When I realized that our addiction to oil posed a threat to my children’s health and well being, I knew that in order to make the greatest impact I needed to use my psychological expertise in...

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Think You’re Green? Think Again… Then Take Action

If you’re like me, you’re doing some green stuff. You feed your kids organic milk. You recycle. Maybe you do a lot of green stuff. You’re doing your part, right? Well, in Ecological Intelligence Daniel...

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This Green Mom is Gonna VOTE Her Conscience!

Until can I realized that my young rascals’ health and well being was threatened by our planetary crisis, I was never an engaged voter. I was a detached middle of the road voter. I voted, but I didn’t...

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Unplugged, Part II: The Planes, Cars & Boats of our Green-ish Vacation

Contributed by Dr. Sarah Warren Let’s talk about planes, cars and boats, shall we? In Part I of this blog thread, I talked about how our family benefits from unplugging on an island with no...

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This is Why I’m Working to Protect the Planet…

Contributed by Dr. Sarah Warren “One question I often thought about while writing this book was where you should live in the future in order to stay safe… look for a place that has a secure water...

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My Love Affair with the Nissan Leaf: The SilverLeaf Chronicles: I

Contributed by Dr. Sarah My love affair with the Nissan Leaf began a year ago. A month ago, I became the delighted owner of a Leaf that I’ve named “The Silver Leaf.” Hence the “SilverLeaf Chronicles.”...

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Top 5 Ways Our Family Went Green-er in 2014 – Part I

Contributed by Dr. Sarah A fellow eco citizen’s car– and bumper sticker– says it all. Going green is process, which is why I’m sharing our family’s ongoing efforts to reduce our eco impact and use our...

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The SilverLeaf Navigates Its First Winter… And Copes with “Range Anxiety”

Contributed by Dr. Sarah It’s been a cold winter in Chicago. And electric cars are known to have less battery range in cold weather. Creating “range anxiety.” The SilverLeaf has been tested. Lake...

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The VW Betrayal: The SilverLEAF Chronicles 7

Contributed by Dr. Sarah “I feel tainted” says my beau, who owns a VW diesel Golf. He’d been proud to drive that car. He enjoyed it’s sportiness, but appreciated its (promised) clean-burning engine. He...

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Love, Responsibility and Voting

Contributed by Dr. Sarah Since I realized in the summer of 2006 that global warming posed a threat to my children’s — all childrens’ — health and well-being, one of my most rewarding discoveries has...

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When Eco Mission Clashes with Eco Reality: The SilverLeaf Chronicles 11 “

Contributed by Dr. Sarah “I hope you’re getting a fuel efficient car,” says my fourteen year-old when I tell him that the car I’m about to buy the car that will become his when he goes to college. In...

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