ecoactionist: [eco-ACTION-ist] noun a person with a strong or irresistible propensity to do something about the problem
From the Ecoactionist Blog
Local Government
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead In the last section, we talked about how if we want to effect real change, we need to push for system-level change. We’re going to start with local government. Why?…
It’s the System, Man
One’s got to change the system, or one changes nothing. — George Orwell, Keep the Aspidistra Flying Not long ago, The Guardian1 reported on a study that suggested that just 100 companies were responsible for 71 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. 100 companies. 71 percent. Which sounds like an actionable bit of knowledge. Just boycott…
It’s Time For Action
‘I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo.’ ‘So do I,’ said Gandalf, ‘and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’” – JRR Tolkein, Lord…
[Good News] Flowers, seed bombs, and more
Flower Power CBC is reporting that in Prince Edward Island potato farmers have started planting fields with flowers to attract pollinators. In addition to providing food and habitat support, the fields are likely to feed the soil microbes, help with soil compaction, and help with fixing nitrogen. Any farmers in your family or neighbourhood? Share…