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Feb
8
2010

Forgive me, Planet, for I have flown. Frequently.

Carbon offsets reflect the tendency of environmentalism to act like a new religion. Remember European history about the buying and selling of indulgences? But there can be good sense in donating to atone for our offenses against the environment.
By Anthony B. Robinson | Crosscut.com | February 5, 2010
The other day I, half-joking, told a Canadian [...]

Nov
25
2009

Walking, biking good for you and the planet: Study

By Margaret Munro, Canwest News ServiceNovember 25, 2009
Pedestrians and cyclists should be made king of the urban jungle, according to an international study showing the big benefits of “mass active travel.”
It suggests money should be diverted way from roads to make walking and cycling “the most direct, convenient, and pleasant options for most urban trips.” [...]