On the kitchen counter, between the stainless steel coffee maker and the artisan toaster, sits the latest must-have appliance for the conscious consumer. Its sleek, white plastic casing promises a modern solution to an ancient problem: guilt. This is the Clear Drop SPC, a device that compacts the endless flow of soft plastic wrappers, pouches,…
The realtor’s camera pans across rows of vacant, overpriced rentals in a manicured development, “For Rent” signs swinging like pendulums counting down to collapse. “It’s official, everyone—we’re now seeing the biggest exodus out of Florida since 2008!” he declares with forced cheer. The U.S. Census data he cites reveals the brutal truth: Miami-Dade lost 67,000…
This is a response to Sabine Hossenfelder’s video about giving up on climate goals.
Covid-19 is here. While we shouldn’t panic, we should definitely remain alert. This virus is leaving a broad tear in the fabric of our society. Hi, this is Chris, the Amateur Ethicist. That’s the topic of this segment, “Covid-19 and our Social Fabric.”
Earth Day has some of my friends and colleagues thinking about sustainability. The topic will challenge our children and theirs because of the Three-Headed Monster — Citizens, Commerce and Congress. Here’s how we’ll solve it.
