This Week in Eco News - June 14, 2013
All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!
GRACE Communications Foundation
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Kai Olson-Sawyer
Kai Olson-Sawyer is a Senior Research and Policy Analyst in the GRACE Water and Energy Programs. Prior to joining GRACE, Kai was employed at the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon and researched with NYC Apollo Alliance. Kai received a Masters in sociology with an environmental focus from The New School for Social Research, and a B.A. from Earlham College. He holds the Water Footprint Network Certificate of the Global Water Footprint Standard. His body is composed of 60 percent water.
EcoChat: Gasland Part II: Courting Controversy, Driving a Movement
To get the scoop on the anti-fracking documentary sequel, Gasland Part II, listen to Ecocentric blog perspectives in this roundtable EcoChat podcast. Topics include the highly anticipated film's position in the fracking debate and its potential impact on the anti-fracking movement.
This Week in Eco News - June 7, 2013
All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!
This Week in Eco News - May 31, 2013
All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!
This Week in Eco News - May 24, 2013
All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!
This Week in Eco News - May 17, 2013
All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!
Earth Day 2013: Bringing Climate Change Back Home
What has Ecocentric Blog had to say about climate change over the past couple of years, and the people who are trying to make a difference today? For this Earth Day 2013, here are eight archival posts from our unique food, water and energy perspective.
Cooperation, Not Conflict, This World Water Day
What is the 21st century outlook for the world's freshwater future? Some expect a dystopian future of drought, pollution, water and food shortages and, ultimately, "water wars" among nations. But World Water Day reminds us that cooperation might be more likely.
Hey Big Food, We're Watching: Oxfam Ranks the World's Largest Companies
What do we know about the giant food companies' social and environmental practices even as they produce so many of the familiar food products we buy and eat every day? According to Oxfam's "Behind the Brands" campaign, we don't know enough, and what we do know is a bit troubling.
Environmental Reporting? We Say Yes, NYT Says No Thanks
We Ecocentric bloggers were dismayed when the New York Times closed the Green blog because most mornings began with a visit there as we produced our curated Eco News. If the Green blog and environmental reporting aren't deemed essential at the Times, then what is?
This 2013 Awards Season, Here Comes the Energy-Water Nexus
With all this awards season excitement, the question on our lips at Ecocentric is: Who won the Exemplary Programs that Save Both Energy and Water Awards? (And should we call them "The Exemplies" for short?)
Superstorm Sandy and a Few Nexus Lessons
Superstorm Sandy revealed how creative, sustainable solutions can make a difference in hard-hit areas, while aging and outdated infrastructure have compounded problems.
Ecocentric’s Top Green Gifts for 2012
Giving the perfect gift can be difficult, even more so if you're looking for something that’s good for your recipient, your community and our planet. To help you out, here are some ideas for greener gifts sure to please everyone on your list!
Our Hero: Wayne Koeckeritz of Food Waste Disposal
While supervising a recycling and waste disposal program, Wayne Koeckeritz was so bothered by all the food waste destined for the landfill that he did something about it. He quit his job as a facility manager of a luxury hotel, bought a used garbage truck and set out to turn food trash into compost treasure with his hauling company, Food Waste Disposal.
What the Hay? Gas Drilling Wastewater Ruins Farmer's Fields
Despite all the oil and gas industry rhetoric this presidential campaign year, there can be serious health and environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel extraction. Just ask farmer, John Peters, whose hay fields were ruined by gas drilling wastewater.
Blog Action Day: The Power of We
This year, Blog Action Day focuses on "The Power of We," to celebrate people working together "to make a positive difference." So check out some of our favorite people & organizations helping our food, energy & water systems!
