TODAY’S ECO WAKE-UP CALL: “The great thing about the dilemma we’re in is that we get to re-imagine every single thing we do. In other words, there isn’t one single thing that we make that doesn’t require a complete remake. And so there are two ways of looking at that. One is like: Oh my gosh, what a big burden. The other way to look at it, which is the way I prefer, is: What a great time to be born! What a great time be alive! Because this generation gets to essentially completely change this world.” (Source: Quote by Paul Hawken, Vanity Fair, May 2007, www.VanityFair.com)
Today’s show John was invited to the reception with Paul Hawken and our friends at Bioneers and then to record Paul’s talk at the Lensic Theater. Santa Fe, New Mexico was Paul’s first stop on his national tour for his new book, “Blessed Unrest“. Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist and author. Starting at the age of 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. You may know him better as the “Hawken” of Smith and Hawken, the popular home and garden catalog with the really cool stuff.
Resources
Wiser Earth: A community directory and networking forum spearheaded by Paul Hawken for organizations addressing the central issues of our day: climate change, poverty, the environment, peace, water, hunger, social justice, conservation, human rights, and more.
Bioneers: An organization and conference that seeks to unite nature, culture and spirit in an Earth-honoring vision, and create economic models founded in social justice.
Vanity Fair Magazine: 2nd Annual Green Issue (May 2007)
Intro and Outtro Music:
A special thanks to Kevin Hays for his song “What Survives” off the Kevin Hays Trio CD. PLEASE, if like this music, check him out at KevinHays.com