Tag Archives: environment

Where is ExxonMobile’s Doomsday Clock?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Actually, that should read “Giga Ton Clock.” As this new article in Rolling Stone makes painfully clear, the math is simple. If we restrict future CO2 emissions to less than 565 gigatons, we might – hopefully – restrict climate change … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Garage

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

I live in a deeply urban area; the buildings are several stories tall, parking is hard to find and often underground, and I have to drive to find a green space that I can’t see across. But as I was … Continue reading →

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This is what climate change looks like

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

This is what climate change looks like in my neighborhood right now. This tree is in a very well-maintained commercial area and has an automatic sprinkler in its bed. It’s still not getting enough water, and after the record high … Continue reading →

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CIRCLE Magazine publishes TRI cleanup piece

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

The Summer 2011 issue of CIRCLE Magazine features an article I wrote about the cleanup on Teddy Roosevelt Island! CIRCLE Magazine, published by Circle Sanctuary, has a regular feature called Eco Magic that highlights Pagan interactions with the ecosphere. The … Continue reading →

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Meditation Moment: Bringing the Outdoors In

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Last month I wrote about how being deeply present in a single moment helps us relate to all moments; this month, I want to extend that approach to thinking about space as well as time. As Pagans, we tend to … Continue reading →

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TRI cleanup: Personal reflections

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I’d like to share a few personal reflections on the Teddy Roosevelt Island cleanup. First, I’m deeply touched that so many people thought this project was worth their time and effort. I respect organizations that require community service or volunteer … Continue reading →

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Teddy Roosevelt Island cleanup photos and story

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

The Teddy Roosevelt Island cleanup event yesterday was amazing in so many ways. Sixteen people picked up over a hundred pounds of trash, helping Mother Nature and the National Park Service while building community and enjoying the onset of spring … Continue reading →

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Bringing the outdoors in

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

Continuing my series of thoughts on living in relationship and daily practice, I want to talk about a Wiccan idea that often gets taken too superficially: bringing the outdoors in. A lot of people talk about how you can make … Continue reading →

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Seasons shifting, 14 Nov

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

I took a walk on Teddy Roosevelt Island again today. The weather is amazing here; it’s in the mid-60s, very comfortable with just a t-shirt on, and some people were even enjoying shorts. Still, I can tell that it’s getting … Continue reading →

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Review: Starhawk, The Earth Path

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

This is the first of what I intend to make a recurring feature: reviews of books that matter to me as a Wiccan. Some of them will be Pagan books, some not; all of them will be related to how … Continue reading →

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