Category: Quality of Life

Woodland Walking

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With all the turbulence going on in our world today – fast-changing technologies, disastrous climate events, terrorism, pandemics and a variety of wars – how can we enjoy a more positive quality-of-life experience?  Well, Gaia has actually provided a low-cost remedy … taking a walk in the woods. 

I recall an article about this phenomenon’s incredible healing powers.  The Japanese call it “Forest Bathing.”  And the research reported in this article describes the same outcome. High on improved quality-of-life, low on cost.… Keep reading

1st U.S. City without Water

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A few years ago, a Colorado town ran out of water; they had to truck in water until it rained. Forecasts have appeared regularly projecting the same outcome elsewhere, And the giant Ogalala aquifer is low and being rapidly depleted. Water is life. What will it take for community leaders and, in fact, our entire population to address this problem?  Comments afterwards.

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Climate Scientists Shake Their Heads as

First US City Running Completely Out of Water

“We have no precedent to follow.… Keep reading

EVs reducing air pollution

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Moving from global climate change issues, we have some excellent reports about the positive effects EVs are having on air pollution in our cities. Asthma and other allergies from which people suffer are due to air pollution – right down to air quality in immediate neighborhoods – the impact isn’t “off in the future” and “somewhere in the world.” It’s here and now.

In Norway, 93% of all new car 2025 sales were EVs. Don’t we deserve healthier air as well?… Keep reading

Filtering Pfas out of drinking water

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Good news on the health front.  They finally produced a filter that pulls Pfas out of drinking water; the fear that it’s in your system forever is gone.

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New filtration technology could be game-change

in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy

Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems

Tom Perkins

The Guardian

23 Jan 2026

New filtration technology developed by Rice University may absorb some  Pfas “forever chemicals” at 100 times the rate than previously possible, 

which could dramatically improve pollution control and speed remediations.… Keep reading

Consumer Pressure Success

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Here’s a wonderful example of consumer pressure coming from people who love this geographic area. Some are part of non-government-organizations (NGOs), some are heads of businesses whose values are in line with preserving beautiful natural environments, such as Patagonia, and some are simply people who live or visit there.

Trina and I did spend a week at Explora, a resort there, offering as variety of day-long experiences, such as hiking, boating, and horseback riding. The beauty of this setting is unquestionably worth preserving. … Keep reading