By Elisabeth Gick Greta Thunberg, teenager, school striker, UN speaker, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, is setting new standards in so many ways. She came from her home country Sweden to the US by sailboat, because she did not want to add to the global CO2 emissions caused by flying. That set the bar high for all of us.

Maddie Belden On Saturday, October 26th a free, Renewable Energy Summit was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder to inform Colorado residents, businesses, and municipalities about opportunities to move beyond fracked gas. 350 Colorado, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder’s Climate Action Ministry, and Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado hosted the event in which the speakers covered ways to reduce energy consumption and make the just transition to clean and renewable energy. 

Maddie Belden During the holidays, the majority of us fall into the trap of consumerism and forget the intention to express thankfulness before the beginning of a new year. It’s important to show gratitude to the earth for its provisions and a significant way to do that is to eat mindfully.