I spent much of this morning on the phone with a friend who is one of the top leaders in corporate sustainability. He wanted to know my thoughts on “innovation” and “progress.” Did I think they were good or bad? Did I think the drive for both helped or hindered the quest for a life that is both happier for the people and happier for the planet

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Is progress good or bad?

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Recently, I gave a talk in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the Girls Preparatory School. The talk was more or less about how the world is in so much trouble that it needs every sort of talent and passion in order to help it

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Becoming your real self to help the world

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The New York Daily News asked me to write an OpEd about our individual responsibility for the oil spill. Unfortunately, they titled and subtitled the piece: “We are a nation of oiloholics: Instead of ranting at oil companies, pols, let's look in the mirror.” I wish they had said ” As well as ranting at oil companies…

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Taking responsibility for preventing further oil spills

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Father’s day is coming up on June 20th, and I don’t know about you, but I have the toughest time shopping for my pops! I like to either make gifts myself or purchase handmade if that isn’t a possibility, and there just isn’t as much handmade goodness out there that’s dad-appropriate. A bit of diligent internet-scouring turned up a nice batch of handmade Father’s day gift options from eco-minded crafters.

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Six Awesome Handmade Father’s Day Finds

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