Life in the Fast Lane

Earth’s Energy Budget

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Climate Change and Biological Systems

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Dr. David Orr, Environmental Practitioner, Professor, Author and Realist Speaks In Monterey

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Listen above to KUSP’s Kelly O’Brien speaking with David Orr. Running time: 28 minutes.

David Orr spoke about his views on climate change, the evolution of capitalism, sustainability and the Oberlin Project. Photo: Courtesy of David Orr.

David Orr spoke about his views on climate change, the evolution of capitalism, sustainability and the Oberlin Project. Photo: Courtesy of David Orr.

The convergence of the crises of climate destabilization, environmental deterioration, rising inequity, and economic turmoil call for extraordinary responses by organizations and institutions at all levels. Environmental practitioner and theorist David Orr of Oberlin College has launched a project of “Full Spectrum Sustainability” in the City of Oberlin, Ohio, that includes urban revitalization, green development, advanced energy technology, sustainable agriculture and forestry, green jobs, and education, into an integrated response.

Links:
Oberlin project,
David Orr profile,
Treehugger interview,
Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies

CO2 PPM Hits New High

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Electric Future for GM

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Green Wheel

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Dual Fuel Dodge Ram

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Roundabouts

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Tumbleweed Tiny House

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Chevy Volt

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