Those of us concerned with the real impacts of global consumer culture are stuck in the territory between cynicism and tokenism, trying to think more productively about the kinds of strategies that can make a symbolic and material difference.

If we are seriously concerned about planetary survival, and thus human survival, we need to reflect more deeply on our uncritical internalization of dominant values and worldview.

Our future will be brighter if we, as Americans, re-learn how to value the simpler pleasures and consume less. A first step towards this goal is to focus on building our social relationships while watching an exciting game, rather than planning our next purchase. Now that's a way to really green the Super Bowl!

Not long ago, frugality was a virtue. Now, two-third of our economy is based on consumption.

No amount of recycling can make up for all the waste and environmental destruction Walmart creates through its business model.

John Beddington, the U.K.'s chief science adviser, three years ago gave a speech in which he warned that population growth, climate change, and the world's rising demand for food, energy, and water constituted a "perfect storm" that could destabilize the world by 2030, or sooner.

If scientists get any media attention it's only because the science-deniers are ridiculing them. We live in the Era of Willful Ignorance. It is not only acceptable; it is fashionable to throw scientific caution to the wind.