Photo courtesy Alper Çuğun, FlickrCC Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is congestion pricing as just implemented in New York City and how will it help the environment? Should other cities also adopt this policy?  – H.M., San Diego, CA New York City recently became the...

Artwork©Soleg/123rf Between the California wildfires and so many other distressing events happening all around the world, this David’s Desk #178 column from Lorian.org is being reprinted from 2022. For many reasons, there are many people in our area who are...

Christina Bu, head of the Norwegian EV Association. Photo courtesy Christina Bu 9 Out Of Every 10 Cars Sold In Norway Last Year Was Electric by Andy Corbley, Good News Network Norway is on the cusp of bidding farewell to internal combustion vehicles forever now that...

Photo©KasperRavlo/123rf We heard the same story again and again this year: The women were having miscarriages. They were bleeding and in pain. They needed a medical procedure to clear their uterus, but their doctors delayed it or didn’t even counsel them about it. Our...

Photo©OlgaVolodina/123rf I am a dwarf spruce tree. The hands that planted me did so tenderly. Water drenched my roots, and I drank eagerly. The days passed and turned into years, my branches reaching out and up. I weathered storms, snow, and drought. I never gave up....

Photo©RamchanNantho/123rf Do you spend a lot of time at the gym or the local pool? Here’s one reminder — always wear slippers or shoes in the locker room or shower area. If you don’t take precautions, plantar warts could grow on the soles of your foot. Painful and...

Photo©maxsheb/123rf Fancy beverages make life more fun, but you don’t need alcohol to have a good time. Try making these herbal mocktails using only a few ingredients that even have health benefits! Whether you prefer a sweeter, floral flavor or a spicy herbal kick,...

__ Find And Walk It Find the best path fromtrains of meandering thoughtsand walk it well to the end.

__ You Can Decide From moment to moment,you can mindfully decideto darken or brightenyour mind and life. Stonepeace

__ All Bright Lights May all lights directand not distract.May all bright inspireand not intimidate. Stonepeace