On April 22, 2013, more than one billion people around the world will take part in the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. From Beijing to Cairo, Melbourne to London, Rio to Johannesburg, New Delhi to New York, communities everywhere …
You are likely in the minority if you recognize that Thursday, August 15th is National Relaxation Day. More importantly, are you a member of the minority that practices stress-relieving techniques on a regular basis?
A certain amount of …
In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), today I’m writing at the nexus of my two favorite themes: women and sustainability. This holiday, held on March 8th, has been recognized around the world since the early 1900’s. In its very …
The radio show “Fresh Air” fills our car as my husband David and I drive home to Colorado. Terry Gross, the host, is interviewing Charles Duhigg about his new book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We …
The positive impact of women, not only on business, but also the economy, sustainable development and society in general is increasingly being recognised by organisations like the UN, at international conferences like Rio+20 and by governments. However, while many …
As a beacon known throughout the world, the Olympic rings have inspired new standards of athletic performance since their debut (click here to read a history in PDF format). But are they capable of motivating new standards for sustainability?…