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I’m happy to announce that I’m launching a new updated ethical guide here on the GSP! If there’s any topic that you’d like me to cover, let me know. This is your chance to join in and shape Climactic to your needs and desires!
What’s the top single action that we can take as individuals to mitigate climate change? Hint: It’s a very specific action and all of us are capable of doing it.
A meteorologist on the Fox Weather Channel showed a chart of record temperatures in New York’s Central Park. He drew attention to the fact that the record high was set all the way back in 1936 and commented that we need to put all of this talk of climate change in perspective. Let’s do just that!
In this post we’ll take a look at a psychological concept closely linked to eudaimonic happiness: Self-determination theory. Self-determination theory maintains that our three core psychological needs are competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Practicing ethical consumption can help us meet these needs.
How is our impact on Earth related to our happiness? What’s the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness? How do we overcome a dopamine deficit state? And how does all of this relate to ethical consumption? All will be revealed!
The Amtrak USA Rail Pass allows you to take 10 train journeys (of any length) within a 30-day period. It’s a fantastic way to see the country: low-budget and low-carbon. I’ll discuss some essential tips and my feelings about traveling around America in 2026.
Amazon announced that it will cease software support for older Kindles from May 20, 2026. The company wants you to buy a new device. Don’t do this! You can continue using your Kindle by bypassing Amazon.
Human population growth drives a lot of fears and misguided decisions. This largely comes down to a scarcity mentality: we have a growing population and limited resources to sustain them. There is a clear win-win scenario but far-right regimes can’t bring themselves to recognize it. The following is an excerpt from my almost-complete book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet, for…
I’m seeking a publisher or agent for my book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet. I’ll share a brief description and chapter list here, followed by an excerpt, next week. If you are interested in publishing or representing this book please contact me to receive a book proposal.
What’s the most ethical protein, brah? Last week I published a graphic showing different kinds of butter, dairy and non-dairy, ranked from 0 to 5 Green Stars. Following up on that, here’s a graphic showing ethical scores for various sources of protein in our diets.