In 2022, let’s get single use items out of our lives
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When you see titles like: Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity – you know we’re in for VERY challenging times ahead.
12 things we can ALL do to reduce our impact on the environment and more
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I’ve been sharing tons of information this year – my own, as well as working with other legends who care as much as I do
The World Inequality Report 2022 is out, unsurprising and alarming
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The World Inequality Report 2022 was released, and while none of us are surprised by this information – why would we be?
Cop26 is done – anything to be excited about?
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I’ve watched some of the top environment thought leaders return from Cop26 in Glasgow, and on social media they are sharing despair and sorrow.
40 ideas you can adopt OR influence to drive substantial change in your community or business
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This blog is an adaptation of the podcast Uncommon Courage — which is hosted conversations, by author, speaker and The Digital Conversationalist, Andrea T. Edwards.
22 lifestyle changes you can make to contribute to a better world installment three: spreading the word and mindful travel
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Because your voice matters, Tip #21—Be a Ripple Maker is a collective tip from all four of our contributors about the power of your voice.
Excitipants! A five-star review for Uncommon Courage
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As a woman who has lived an interesting and influential life, Andrea has great wisdom to pass on to her readers.
22 lifestyle changes you can make which contribute to a better world, installment two: navigating our plastic problem
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The first installment was on food. In our second installment, we focus on what we can do to limit our contribution to the planet’s plastic problem.
22 lifestyle changes you can make to contribute to a better world. Installment one: a focus on food
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f you’re wrestling with the question: “What can I do to contribute to alleviating the climate crisis?” We have good news. The answer is—a lot
Wars, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, eating crickets… we’re getting the message, surely
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One of the bigger, longer term issues we must stay on top of is, the bleak future for Afghanistan because of the combination of war AND climate change.