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Earth Day 2020: A Moment of Serenity

April 22, 2020June 22, 2020 steveLeave a Comment on Earth Day 2020: A Moment of Serenity

More on Earth Day in the next post, but in the chaos of our present, here’s a quiet look through a millennial’s eyes. I wish we were as wise. My daughter, Grace, has made a short film (videography, essay and narration) from a trip into the Pacific Ocean just before coronavirus hit crisis levels. Here

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The Greenwashing of Earth Day

April 23, 2019April 25, 2019 steveLeave a Comment on The Greenwashing of Earth Day

Prior to Earth Day this year, I’d thought of writing a critical piece, but just didn’t make the time to follow through. But the voice in my head just wouldn’t let the thought go, whether I was out on the bike, working at the computer, or sweeping the garage. Rebecca Leber’s piece at MotherJones, I’m

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