Rick Steves believes that travel can make the world a better place, and make us better people – and I agree.
Travel has a way of grounding us in reality. It forces us to step outside our day-to-day routines and into the raw, unfiltered world.
Tag: Social Responsibility
California’s Vehicle Emission Standards Face Uncertainty Amid Political Changes
California is leading the charge toward a greener future by planning to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. This policy, spearheaded by California’s Air Resources Board (CARB), aims to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) like electric and hydrogen-powered cars. If successful, California could set […]
The Circular Economy Explained
For decades, our economy has functioned like a treadmill: we take resources from the Earth, turn them into products, use them, and then toss them aside without a second thought. This “take, make, dispose” system, known as the linear economy, has driven growth but at a steep cost—depleting natural resources, creating mountains of waste, and […]
Escaping Carbon Tunnel Vision: Seeing the Bigger Picture in Sustainability
Over the past 15 years, sustainability has evolved through a series of focal points: deforestation, the ozone layer’s recovery, melting ice caps. Each issue has commanded global attention at one time or another, reflecting the dynamic challenges of environmental stewardship. Today, however, the narrative is dominated by one metric: carbon. Reducing emissions, achieving net-zero, and […]
Making Time for the Planet’s Wellness: A Collective Responsibility
If we don’t make time for the planet’s wellness, we’ll be forced to make time for its illness. You may have heard the phrase, “If we don’t make time for our wellness, we’ll be forced to make time for our illness.” It’s a profound reminder of the importance of prioritizing self-care before the consequences of […]