An article in the LA Times this morning by Margot Roosevelt, “State acts to fight global warming”, outlines the steps that the California Air Regulators are planning to take to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state. In the hopes that other states in our nation will be inspired to set such plans in [...]
When the word global and hunger join together the mere idea seems overwhelming. How can we truly make a difference? Like any complex or dynamic challenge, the solution lies in baby steps; one step at a time.
How many gifts do you purchase for friends, family or celebrations every year? Imagine if for every one of those [...]
I was taking a minute this morning to read yet another article from my months old Green Issue of Vanity Fair. As I was reading a particular article about a giant chemical corporation engineering seeds and creating growth hormones, I couldn’t help but feel sick. There’s just something creepy about messing with life [...]
UNHCR celebrates World Refugee Day 2008:
“On June 20, we celebrate World Refugee Day. This year, events around the world will focus on the fundamental need for protection. For some, this means economic security; for others, protection is freedom from violence and persecution. On World Refugee Day, we will turn our attention to the millions of [...]
Yesterday, I was doing research on Domestic Violence Shelters in Nevada. The one that stood out was S.A.F.E. House. Here is a little information from their site:
S.A.F.E. House was established in 1994 by a group of community leaders concerned about the needs of battered women and their children. Today, through safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling [...]