Samso Island – An Experiment in Sustainability
Kate Vavrousek In 1997, the Danish government proposed a national contest as an experiment with 100% renewable energy efficiency, phased in over the course of ten years. Samso Island was chosen
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Happy Planet Index
Tess Chilton In this Ted Talk Statistician, Nic Marks, argues that quality of life is measurable. He also argues that true contentment comes from our connections
The Power of Willful Ignorance
Tess Chilton This is a talk that Kate Cooper, a marketing consultant in the food industry. She shares how marketing firms make us buy what they want us to
Seattle Takes the Lead on Minimum Wages
By Jeff Highbarger Seattle has made history. On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to approve a serious hike in the minimum wage, from the current state minimum of $9.32 to $15. This