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Some Thoughts on What Individuals Can, and Are Doing To Green the World We often hear of the fact that humans are scientifically proven to have had an impact on the acceleration of climate change – and – studies has shown us that we can, and do, create positive impact as well. The first thing people are encouraged to do on the individual and home based level is to conserve. And while this does have a huge impact on emissions, we will need to do more in order to reach 50% or more reduction in climate accelerant emissions. Most of us know that there are numerous programs, grants and financial incentives available that encourage people who can afford to upgrade appliances, various home and business machines, and arrange for eco-upgrades to buildings. Improved and more inclusive recycling programs are expected to accelerate – growing better programs, more efficient collection processes, better service to clients, more regular pick-ups including apartments, old age ho...

-- Quote of the Day --  ©BrummetMedia.ca "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.  It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.  We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?  Actually, who are you not to be?  You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking  so that other people won't feel insecure around you.  …And as we let our own light shine,  we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.  As we are liberated from our own fear,  our presence automatically liberates others."  ~ Marianne Williamson:  A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles , 1992  http://www.facebook.com/lillian.brummet   http://www.linkedin.com/in/...

-- Recommended Resources --  I really enjoy sharing resources, links, networking opportunities here in this section for anyone interested in having a positive impact with their time on this earth. Lately, I've been studiously going through the thousands of lectures put out by the TED institute's participants. It's a popular site. I look at it as free education, but more on the enlightening, inspiring, awe-striking knowledge and possibilities for our future. It is exciting to see how much work is being done to create a better world. So - why don't you help me by spreading the word about this blog, or sharing links to specific posts you enjoy? Or leave a comment, question or invitation for networking on the wide array of topics our blog offers. Perhaps you have an article, resources you'd like to share, or quotes that have inspired you. Maybe you are a poet. If so I'd love to hear from you and would definitely consider publishing it here on this blog to he...

-- Positive News --  I learned recently of a Japanese company, LIXIL Corp ., (via Japanfs.org) who has designed sanitary portable toilets for impoverished or devastated areas. These "SaTo" toilets are built in such a way to seal the waste from air and flies, thereby reducing hazards associated with open human waste.  The company aims to "improve hygiene for 100,000,000 people by 2020, and with one million of these already in use, the company is well on its way to this goal. visit: https://www.lixil.com/en/about/information.html Here's some more good news for you - a company called "Tonle" began when one woman saw several needs... good employment and independence for women in impoverished areas, lots of waste in the garment industry, quality comfortable clothing for women that move around, as opposed to posing a certain way so the cloths still look or feel good.  Check out their site at: www.tonle.com   and in particular this page on the s...

Bears – Know what to do if you see one * Mark Danenhauer wrote this article. He also writes a blog, Jake's Nature Blog http://jakesnatureblog.com, that contains nature facts about the Rocky Mountains and being outdoors. If you are out hiking in the mountains then you are a lucky person because mountains are amazing places to be. But, what should you do if you happen to come across a bear? You may see a bear at a safe distance or you may come around a curve in the trail, surprise a bear and see one up close. What you do in either circumstance could save your life. For the first scenario - if you see a bear in the wild, here are some tips to follow. These tips are the same for both black bears and grizzly bears. Keep your distance. Give it lots of space so it doesn't feel threatened and can leave. Stay together and remain calm. Stay calm and keep together in a group as you will look larger. If you have children with you get them right next to your side or e...