Author: Sofia
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Air Renaissance: LPG Stoves, A New Dawn for Public Health and Pollution Mastery
Indoor Air Pollution: How bad is it really? When you think “public health”, do you think about the last time you cooked something that filled your entire kitchen with smoke? You had to open the windows, call the alarm company, and confirm that no, you hadn’t burnt dinner. Well…maybe. Of course, this is a disaster.…
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Dr. Sarah Pike on Ritual, Radical Eco-Activism & Paganism
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast December 4, 2023 Episode 6: Dr. Sarah Pike on Ritual, Radical Eco-Activism & Paganism SUMMARY Welcome back to another episode of the Sustainable Spirit Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sarah Pike, a distinguished professor of Comparative Religion at California State University, Chico, and an expert in ritual studies, discusses her…
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Dr. Sabina Magliocco on Witchcraft, Paganism & Gender Equality
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast November 20, 2023 Episode 5: Dr. Sabina Magliocco on Witchcraft, Paganism & Gender Equality SUMMARY This episode delves into the fascinating world of witchcraft and paganism, juxtaposing their portrayal in popular culture with their actual practice and significance. It begins by examining the accuracy of witchcraft as depicted in fairy tales…
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Urban Farming + Architecture: Outgrowing Urban Food Deserts
Agriculture is the basis for modern civilization. It is what once enabled us to settle down into a singular location rather than living as nomads, and what ultimately allowed us to then build larger communities. For the past 12,000 years, it has sowed the seeds of advancement. Now that advancement has led us to urban…
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Dr. David P. Gushee on Navigating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Christianity
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast November 6, 2023 Episode 4: Dr. David P. Gushee on Navigating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Christianity SUMMARY In this thought-provoking episode, we engage in a compelling conversation with Dr. David Gushee, a distinguished Christian ethicist, and author of the influential book “Changing Our Mind.” Dr. Gushee’s insightful responses shed light on the…
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Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer on Ghandhian Conflict Resolution, Satyagraha & Social Justice
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast October 17, 2023 Episode 3: Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer on Ghandhian Conflict Resolution, Satyagraha & Social Justice SUMMARY In a thought-provoking podcast interview, Mark Juergensmeyer delves into the profound world of Gandhian conflict resolution and its application to democracy and social justice. He begins by discussing his inspiration for writing a book…
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How To Use Space Tech To Transition To Green Energy
Photo by Coernl on Pixabay Image Source: Unsplash The transition to renewable energy systems has become an imperative in the face of climate change and environmental degradation. Europe has set ambitious targets for renewable energy as part of its commitment to combating climate change and transitioning to a sustainable energy future. The European Green…
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Ryan Pickering on Nuclear Energy, Renewables & Faith
The Sustainable Spirit Podcast October 2, 2023 Episode 2: Ryan Pickering on Nuclear Energy, Renewables & Faith SUMMARY In a thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Ryan Pickering, listeners were taken on a journey through the intersections of spirituality, sustainability, and social justice, with a particular focus on nuclear energy. The conversation delved into various aspects of…
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Green Transition: To Fossil Fuel Or Not To Fossil Fuel?
“To fossil fuel or not to fossil fuel, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the Earth to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous pollution, Or to take arms against a sea of emissions And, by opposing, end them. To die: to switch; No more; and by a switch to say we end…
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Cyber Rebels Unite: Hacking Inequality To Spark A Digital Revolution
Sofia Perez “We’re all just walking each other home.” -Ram Dass (Scroll to the bottom for a glossary on some of the jargon used in this article) I’ve come to the conclusion that there are two main reactions to words like “cyber”, “quantum”, and “AI”. Either these words make you shut down, overwhelmed by the…