David Suzuki: Waste Out of Sight Out of Mind Or Is It?
This blog started as an introduction but has ended up as a flow which I just allowed. Enjoy different perspectives. There is no us or them, just us working out what is true for ourselves with hopefully the greater good at heart.
What I have learned over the years is that Gaia or the Planet… Continue reading
Aung San Suu Kyi: Her Freedom is Your Freedom
My tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi. I listened to her Nobel Peace Prize speech and what stood out for me was the negative forces that undermine human rights and the importance of expanding the positive forces of kindness. Kindness is the key to peace.
We all take responsibility when we do not forget people… Continue reading
Ghost Nets: Potential Catastrophic Environmental Disaster
When you read an article such as this you can imagine the separation mentality of the fishermen who only see their self interest. There would be no thought for marine life, corals or the environment. I wonder how many people actually imagine what it must be like for a fish to die or another to… Continue reading
No Fish in the Ocean by 2050
I was stunned to learn that at current rates we could fish out the oceans. This is due to government subsidies to protect fishing industries. I was interested to learn the failure to ban Bluefin Tuna fishing was due to political pressure from Japan. I reflected on economic short termism versus long… Continue reading
Ancient Forest Stewardship For Your Home
I am living in a forested area, I am conscious of the fact that my life has only known city life. I know nothing of the names of the plants, I have a rudimentary knowledge of the birds. I suspect for many on the planet who consume the most, would be in this… Continue reading
Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect is the Heart of Conflict Resolution
The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect is described below. The name evokes the idea that we are responsible. I would go further to say we are responsible for the world we create. When we choose responsibility then we make a decision to assist in creating a better world, one of… Continue reading