Ecocentricity Blog

A bi-monthly blog by John Lanier, director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation and grandson of the late Ray C. Anderson.  Musings from John as he manages the private family foundation that keeps Ray's legacy alive. Subscribe here.

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Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: What's a Nimby?
When contemplating our environmental challenges, we can’t just say, “Not in my backyard.” Instead, I ask that we collectively declare, “Not in anyone’s backyard.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity - Re-Blog: Finding Something Ancient
In that sunny summer field though, helping Will and his team wean the goat kids from their mothers, I was experiencing something truly ancient.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Tomorrow's Child
Tomorrow’s Child contains a message that resonates deeply within me as I hold my newborn son. It reminds me of how precious life truly is.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Telling the Story of Climate Change
These stories are tragically real, regardless of the cause. But with climate change looming as the probable cause, or at least a probable contributor, it means that more stories like these are likely coming.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: All Things in Moderation
So what’s the problem? If some algae are good (very good), isn’t it better to have even more? Nope.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Probability and Climate Change
When climate change deniers find new evidence that suggests humans might not be driving climate change, that evidence cannot “disprove” anthropogenic climate change. Instead, the evidence might only slightly reduce its probability.

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog: Grid Parity and Other Solar Thoughts
Grid parity is when new solar and wind farms cost less than new natural gas power plants, even without subsidies. And we might already be there.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Interface’s Next Mission
Interface’s leadership believes that Mission Zero® will be completed as scheduled. So what happens next? What’s the next mission?

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog: Solar Juice, from Concentrate
Have you ever seen the trick where someone starts a fire using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight? Concentrated solar power is like that, just way bigger.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Third Time's the Charm
Wondering what the best resources are for staying informed on environmental issues? Consider giving the Flipboard app a try.

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