Editors note: Here’s the press release from Fair Trade International about their “I Do” campaign.  The US is unfortunately years behind this type of campaign because, with the exception of Hoover and Strong, all the big suppliers really care about is creating the appearance of doing something (recycled metals… big deal)  to hide the fact

Here’s more about the upcoming conference. Greg will be the keynote speaker and I’ll be presenting.  Marc Choyt, FJA USA. California’s mining history remains with us today. Mercury from mine-scarred landscapes in the State’s headwaters contaminates our watersheds from the Sierra to the Bay, and physical hazards riddle public and private lands. The Sierra Fund’s

Editor’s note:  As a board member to a few non-profits and activist, I have been very active in working locally to preserve the environment in Santa Fe where I live for many years now. Here’s an editorial published in our local paper.  Marc   Right now, during our current legislative session, Big Oil lobbyists are