Don’t let setbacks undermine motivation

Don’t let setbacks undermine motivation

As more of us tune in to increasing media coverage of environmental crises and political wrangling, we’re participating more often through online petitions, letter-writing campaigns, and in-person rallies. Groups are more sophisticated with their educational and...
You are already an important member

You are already an important member

You are a member of the environmental movement. Yep, you are. The English word member entered the language around 1300, deriving from 11th century Old French membre and the Latin membrum. As the definition goes, you are “an integral part of the body with a distinct...
Considering advice from the pros

Considering advice from the pros

NPR’s “Life Kit” purports to offer “tools to help you get it together.” The site categorizes its practical articles into health, money, parenting, life skills, and – thank goodness – sustainability. Sadly, that last category hasn’t seen updated content in over seven...
How do you spell collaborate? C-A-T

How do you spell collaborate? C-A-T

Have you ever participated with a group to draft a vision and mission statement? The process can be meaningful and arduous. The final product is, of course, intended to guide the group’s energy and efforts. Some groups do a better job than others at keeping their...
Forest fight draws array of protests

Forest fight draws array of protests

Are the activists who have persisted for the past 15 months in protesting Atlanta’s and DeKalb County’s plans for the South River Forest “protectors” or “domestic terrorists”? Don’t take the bait. This is no simple story with good guys and bad guys. It is,...