Tag: environment
Which book forms your origin story?
I was reminded of this Bluesky post by @garius about the Cambridge Encyclopedia being his 'origin story'. Which led to others sharing the books that formed their origin stories. For some, it was Men At Arms (sponsored link), book 15 in Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series which introduces the Sam Vimes theory of socioeconomic unfairness....
Cleaner cooking offers families charcoal alternative
Malawian families could soon reduce their dependence on charcoal as a clean cooking initiative gathers momentum.The initiative, led by PressCane Limited, is promoting ethanol cooking stoves and fuel as a locally produced alternative to charcoal and other conventional cooking fuels, with the aim of reducing deforestation and harmful emissions.The clean cooking solution is already gaining...
An Open Letter to Compassionate, Left-leaning, AI-hating, Animal-loving Meat Eaters
Brace yourself. I'm writing this to people who care about the world's suffering and love animals, but haven't yet extended that same compassion to the animals on their plate. Any environmental argument you can make against generative AI you can make more so against eating meat. This isn't a purity test or a scolding. Just an invitation to not look away.
Going Green and Clothes-Free: 5 Simple Swaps for a More Eco Friendly Clothes Free Kitchen
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through the links at no extra cost to you.” Another Earth Day has come and gone this is a good time to add to our Naturism Beyond Nakedness series. In...
AI lowers the effort barrier
What is the value of AI, to me? I am posting this on a Saturday night to keep me off Bluesky where I've been doomscrolling all week.
Jeff Dickey - Mise, Usage, and Pitchfork and the Future of Polyglot Tools
Jeff Dickey discusses his polyglot development tools Mise, Usage, and Pitchfork, and how they're revolutionizing CLI frameworks and dev environments.
The Future of Web Hosting: Why Eco-Friendly Solutions Matter for Your Business
The Future of Web Hosting: Why Eco-Friendly Solutions Matter for Your Business Environmental consciousness is more important than ever. Businesses are increasingly turning to eco-friendly solutions to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their brand's appeal. The future of web hosting lies in embracing green web hosting, which not only supports sustainability but also offers...
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Small Business Initiatives
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with our guide to small business initiatives that make a big impact on the environment.
Descartes was wrong: ‘a person is a person through other persons’
"Nothing simply is itself, outside the matrix of relationships in which it appears. Instead, being is an act or event that must happen in the space between the self and the world." Abeba Birhane does not simply regard human beings as either self-contained or self-sufficient. But can relational and autonomous accounts of the self be...
Easy ways to reduce small business carbon emissions
Small businesses play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. While many large corporations are making strides in sustainability, small businesses can also make a significant impact by implementing eco-friendly practices. Here are 10 easy ways for small businesses to reduce their carbon emissions: Use energy-efficient equipment: By switching to energy-efficient...
What I've learned from working in public
I'm a big fan of working in public. It's a great way to get feedback and improve your work... you just have to be ready to deal with The Internet™️
What I've learned from working in public
I'm a big fan of working in public. It's a great way to get feedback and improve your work... you just have to be ready to deal with The Internet™️
The Air of Superiority
For more than 100 years, the cool breezes of air conditioning have taken hold around the world. It took us about as long to even consider the side effects.