“Your blog is reading well. Do you see themes emerging? Are the answers to be found in grass roots movement or from the top down? Have we overstated it that humanity is at risk? How do you FEEL about your world and your future in light of what you have learned?”
The other day I received [...]
The Expedition Findings
A blog of interviews, innovations, and inspiration. The Canada Expedition: Seeking Solutions for a Sustainable Humanity.
Tag Archives: Carol Linnitt
Dear Carol, how do you FEEL about your future?: Q and A with our Founder Dr. Ben Hoffman
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere: Our Oceans, Our Mistakes and Our Champions
It is September 2009 and Jan Vozenilek is on Midway Atoll staring at the corpse of a decaying albatross. This is why he is here. Nowhere on this island will he find a more striking, a more perfect image. The remains perform two tasks: announce the prevalence of plastic matter in the Pacific Ocean, and [...]
“Canada Not Poised for Leadership”: Press Release for The Canada Expedition May 26th, 2010
May 26, 2010. Ottawa. As Canada makes preparations to host the upcoming G8 and G20 Summits, Canadian though-leaders challenge political forces to take a look at the lack of leadership concerning climate change and poverty reduction. In a bold attempt to regain their nation’s footing, citizens have begun to take these issues into their own hands through new grassroots movements using social media, community networks and online campaigns. The Canada Expedition is one such movement, prepared to make a real difference in our country.
Hark! The Results are In!
After months of researching, debating and selecting, the results are in. One of the most important phases of The Canada Expedition, our Guides have come up with a small hand-selected cache of nominees whom we will interview and challenge regarding sustainability on the large-scale.
Most of our nominees are already laurel-wearing heroes in their own right, but [...]