Environmental Graffiti

Remarkable Images of Activism from the Last Fifty Years

Missiles may rain down overhead, water canons blast people back, tear gas choke throats and worse, but when people decide they’ve had enough, they’ve had enough. Many would argue that if ever there was proof that actions speak louder than words, mass protesting is it. Images of individuals taking to the streets have become etched in our minds, each one a remembrance of how people felt about the status quo.

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City of Seattle Won’t Buy Bottled Water

In what is a great initiative from many points of view, the mayor of Seattle (Greg Nickels) has announced that the city will no longer be buying bottled water for events or water-cooler jugs for its workers. While it will save only $58,000 a year, the beneficial impact [...]

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Pioneering Energy Saving Program in Seattle Puts Consumer in Control

Imagine being put in charge of the energy consumption in your household, using your computer as the main tool. Today, the New York Times reports on

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