GreenDream » climate change http://greendream.biz Learning to live lighter on the planet. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:34:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gifting the Future http://greendream.biz/2011/12/gifting-the-future/ http://greendream.biz/2011/12/gifting-the-future/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:02:27 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1747 I love the way the seasons remind me of our planet’s journey around the sun. As another winter solstice approaches, I find simple pleasure noticing how the light reaches deeply into our home as the sun traverses its low, southerly arc each day. Another source of enjoyment this time of year comes in the form of giving to others.

Exchanging gifts is a holiday tradition that can have great meaning. As a sincere expression ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/12/gifting-the-future/feed/ 0 Five Years and Counting http://greendream.biz/2011/11/five-years-and-counting/ http://greendream.biz/2011/11/five-years-and-counting/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:45:57 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1715 Our Home is changing – unnaturally and much too quickly. The Earth’s fragile, life-sustaining balance is shifting due to rapid and massive releases of carbon, dug up from beneath the surface and thrust into the atmosphere at an explosive rate. This “Sacred Balance,” as Professor David Suzuki so eloquently described it in his book by the same name, is what we depend on to survive and thrive. It is the essence of ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/11/five-years-and-counting/feed/ 2 Celebrate Independence http://greendream.biz/2011/06/celebrate-independence/ http://greendream.biz/2011/06/celebrate-independence/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:33:05 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1465 Nothing is more important to the human spirit than freedom. People sacrifice their lives so that others may experience it. As we celebrate our country’s independence this weekend, friends and family will gather for barbeques and many homes will display the flag. In addition to displaying a symbol of our patriotism, our homes and businesses represent a vital opportunity that, if we choose to take action, can do more to strengthen and enhance our ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/06/celebrate-independence/feed/ 1 Solar Hot Water – Be the Change! http://greendream.biz/2011/04/solar-hot-water-be-the-change/ http://greendream.biz/2011/04/solar-hot-water-be-the-change/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:24:26 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1321 We live in interesting times. Never before have we witnessed so much change in so little time. Whether we resist or embrace change, it is still inevitable, but if we actively embrace the changes we like we can often minimize the change we’d prefer to avoid.

For example, almost everyone in this country uses some sort of fossil or other non-renewable fuel to heat water. We all like the convenience, but few of us ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/04/solar-hot-water-be-the-change/feed/ 2 Earth Day – or rather, Eaarth Day http://greendream.biz/2010/04/earth-day-%e2%80%93-or-rather-eaarth-day/ http://greendream.biz/2010/04/earth-day-%e2%80%93-or-rather-eaarth-day/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:01:45 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=659 April 22 should be a GLOBAL holiday of deep significance. Seriously, I mean that. I can’t think of any other day whose meaning carries greater potential or consequence for life. It should be a celebration, and calibration, of our future. Earth is home to all people; every religion, nationality, race and political persuasion – not to mention the millions of other species we share it with. Surely Earth Day should reign supreme as the ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2010/04/earth-day-%e2%80%93-or-rather-eaarth-day/feed/ 0 Earth Day in Southern Nevada http://greendream.biz/2010/04/earth-day-in-southern-nevada/ http://greendream.biz/2010/04/earth-day-in-southern-nevada/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:46:40 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=655 Want to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of the events that are being scheduled for Earth Day? The Southern Nevada Group of the Sierra Club (Toiyabe Chapter) has created a special website just for EarthDay – check it out at EarthDayLV.com. The site is aiming to list all the local events that will be happening around Southern Nevada to celebrate Earth Day. Events are being added every day so check ...(more)

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