by Gregory Johnson | Nov 28, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Good News, Video
In 1/10th of an acre, this urban farm produces the equivalent of a 5-acre farm able to produce 100,000 pounds of food per year using 90% less water than a traditional farm.
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 27, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Public Interest, Public Policy
Summary Below is news coverage over the past few days of a 23 Nov 2018 government climate report that describes serious negative outcomes that will be unavoidable if we don’t act soon to avert them. Some analysts are describing this as an extinction level event....
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 21, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Politics, Public Interest, Public Policy, Video
In the video below, General Darren McDew (retired) addresses energy readiness in a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Questions are posed by Sen. Warren regarding military use of renewable energy. In the conclusion of the video, Gen. McDew affirms that...
by Gregory Johnson | Aug 29, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Video
Salmon Sisters is part business and part inspiring social-movement meets habitat preservation. It’s an initiative started by Emma Teal Laukitis and Claire Neaton, two sisters from the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska. From the Salmon Sisters website:...
by Gregory Johnson | Jul 22, 2018 | Career, Environment, Video
This National Geographic short-film documentary looks at horse wrangling. Nestled in a valley between Yellowstone and Big Sky, the 9 Quarter Circle Ranch has remained relatively unchanged for 70 years. Kameron Kelsey is a third-generation steward of the ranch and...
by Gregory Johnson | Jun 7, 2018 | Activism, Environment
Located in the arctic circle, The Global Seed Vault isn’t simply just a large storage facility for seeds from around the world. The vault is protecting the world’s agricultural genetic diversity and protecting our future food supply in case of catastrophe....
by Gregory Johnson | May 16, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Good News, Video
In Stockholm, Sweden, a waste incineration system generates heat for 100,000 residents and electricity for 200,000 people. In three years, the country will incinerate all waste and have no landfills. Great Britain and other countries pay Sweden about $60 million to...
by Gregory Johnson | May 14, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Video
About “When Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal, raffled off his own Model 3 Tesla this week, he raised more than $2 million for his non-profit group Big Green. The younger Musk has been working to increase food literacy among the nation’s school kids and to...
by Gregory Johnson | May 7, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Good News, Health, Public Interest, Video
Local organic farming is good for the environment, helps create jobs, builds community, fosters local economy, and promotes a culture of eating delicious nutritious fresh foods. This is why we promote, support, and buy from local organic farms in our area — like...
by Gregory Johnson | Apr 7, 2018 | Environment, Video
Info “Heavy rain and melting snow flooded Yosemite Valley last weekend, covering some roads with four feet of water. Visitors were evacuated in advance.” Video
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 29, 2017 | Activism, Environment, Video
This two-part video from 60 Minutes Australia examines the power crisis in an interview with Elon Musk. “It’s been a miserable few weeks for Malcolm Turnbull’s government, stalled by myriad cock-ups and controversies. But the greatest challenge it faces...
by Gregory Johnson | Aug 22, 2017 | Activism, Bike Work Life, Environment, Gregory Johnson - Journal, Technology
Thoughts about work-life injuries, posture, and repetitive stress issues. Recorded on 21 Aug 2017 by Greg Johnson. Learn more at ResourcesForLife.com/bike
by Gregory Johnson | Aug 21, 2017 | Environment, Events
Here are some video feeds and other resources for the 2017 solar eclipse as seen in the United States. Visit Eclipse2017.NASA.gov/safety to read more about eye safety during the eclipse. Safety “Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes,” NPR, 18...
by Gregory Johnson | Jun 7, 2017 | Environment, Public Interest
In 2014 a $96 million dollar 10-year plan was established to renovate dozens of Iowa lakes in order to provide cleaner water for the state and safer recreational use. “The project will clean out chemicals released by blue and green algae. The algae are bacteria...
by Gregory Johnson | Feb 26, 2017 | Activism, Advertising, Environment, Inspiring Advertising, Public Interest, Relationships, Video
Inspiring Advertising Brothers of Climbing is an organization tackling diversity in rock climbing. “We believe there should be more inclusion, better representation, and a tighter community.” Watch the video below to learn more. To watch more videos like...
by Gregory Johnson | Feb 6, 2017 | Activism, Advertising, Environment, Video
Video About Published by Kia Motors to YouTube on Feb 1, 2017. Watch Melissa McCarthy during the Big Game as she sets off on a mission to save the planet. Unfortunately, she finds out the hard way that it’s not easy to be an eco-warrior. Luckily, she drives the 2017...
by Gregory Johnson | Jan 26, 2017 | Activism, Environment, Featured
As with any type of infrastructure, pipelines are susceptible to failure. They represent an exceptionally high risk because leaks and spills cause an enormous amount of harm to the environment. Additionally, they introduce multiple points of vulnerability from a...
by Gregory Johnson | Jan 26, 2017 | Activism, Environment
Here’s a list of seven things you can do to reduce fossil fuel use: Bicycle Riding. There are numerous benefits to riding a bicycle. Among them is the reduction in demand for fossil-fuel. Buy Local. When we buy local, we avert a domino effect of unnecessary...
