When I first read The Progress Paradox, I was struck by how relevant its message still is today. That while
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Food & Foraging Live
The Making of Pham – Plant-Based Lunchboxes
Adam and Dani are great at getting their own lunches. Their go-to option for many years has been some sort
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The Progress Paradox – Life Gets Better Yet We Continue to Feel Worse
When More is Not Enough We live in an era of unparalleled material abundance. Compared to every generation before us,
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From Soybeans to Sankeys – Visualising Spending and Impacts
This post builds on the interest previously shown on the topic and goes further to break down our household income
Learning & Education Low-Impact Journeys Move Reflect Travel & Transport
Taking the Helm: Our First Steps into Sailing
Over the last few months, Emelie and I have embarked on a new adventure: learning to sail. It started with
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Musings on “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brene Brown – Part 1
I have been listening to an audiobook by Brene Brown called The Power of Vulnerability. I’m only about an hour
Community Support Give Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Expanding Our Empathy Envelope
Over the Christmas break, I had a conversation that’s stayed with me. It was with a close family member—someone kind,
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Change is Possible – The Acid Rain Story
In the face of acid rain, eco-deterioration in the 1970s prompted significant societal change by the 1990s through cap-and-trade and cleaner fuels. This narrative parallels other movements, like same-sex marriage and smoking reduction, emphasizing the power of grassroots mobilization, changing norms, and diverse coalitions to inspire lasting transformations for a sustainable future.
Live Reflect Reflections & Philosophy Sustainable Living
Is Bigger Better: Rethinking Home Size and Happiness
We live in one of the most spacious countries on Earth, and yet we often feel squeezed. Squeezed by time,
Give Giving & Generosity Live Reflect Reflections & Philosophy Sustainable Living
How We Afford to Give: A Story of Privilege, Choice, and a Few Missteps
A lot of people have asked us lately:“How can you afford to give so much?”($47,000 last year, approximately 25% of
