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Living In Harmony With Nature? We Can Do It…
I’m very inspired by the book I’m currently reading, “A Short History of Progress” by Ronald Wright, on the evolution of civilization. It’s an environmentally based look at the rise and fall of civilizations, from the early humans we loosely refer to as cave men, to modern society. According to Wright, ancient civilizations rose to greatness because of the vast natural resources available to them; and perished when they overused and exhausted these resources. And the…
Baby Steps
We’re going green, as in the present progressive tense. We’re not there yet, but we will be. And in a place like Toronto, the resources available are quite substantial. Yet despite the advantages of this city, the average aspiring tree-hugger can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of eco-advice. Enough to make us prematurely admit defeat – we decided to approach this lifestyle makeover in the same way a child approaches mobility; we’re taking…
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