greenwashing Archive

  • Scott Adams, creator of “Dilbert”, recently wrote a piece in the Wall Street Journal entitled: How I (Almost) Saved the Earth. As I type, it is making the rounds on social networks, emails, and probably being talked about around the water coolers that Adams portrays in his iconic comic strip. Why is the article so popular? Does it speak some truth that needed a voice? Does it introduce a concept that furthers the discussion on environmentalism? No. It strikes a chord because it tells people what they want to hear.

    Scott Adams’ green house of denial

    Posted on August 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Scott Adams, creator of “Dilbert”, recently wrote a piece in the Wall Street Journal entitled: How I (Almost) Saved the Earth. As I type, it is making the rounds on social networks, emails, and probably being talked about around the water coolers that Adams portrays in his iconic comic strip. Why is the article so popular? Does it speak some truth that needed a voice? Does it introduce a concept that furthers the discussion on environmentalism? No. It strikes a chord because it tells people what they want to hear.

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  • Johann Hari explains how corporate funding from some of the world's largest polluters has corrupted many of the largest environmental organizations from the inside out, and that instead of relying on corrupt governments and corporations to solve the climate crisis, the people must take the matter into their own hands and demand change through direct action.

    How “Big Green” is Failing the Climate Movement, and why Direct Action is the Answer

    Posted on March 14, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Johann Hari explains how corporate funding from some of the world's largest polluters has corrupted many of the largest environmental organizations from the inside out, and that instead of relying on corrupt governments and corporations to solve the climate crisis, the people must take the matter into their own hands and demand change through direct action.

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