“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we
find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” - John Muir

“If we build a society based on honoring the earth, we build a society which is sustainable, and has the capacity to support all life forms.” - Winona LaDuke

“The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit.” - Wade Davis

“The biggest challenge we face is shifting human consciousness, not saving the planet, because the planet doesn’t need saving; we do.” - Xiuhtezcatl Roske-Martinez

History is often made by strong personalities wielding bold new political, economic, or religious doctrines. Yet any serious effort to understand how and why societies change requires examination not just of leaders and ideas, but also of environmental circumstances.

The Lexicon of Sustainability is a web series based on a simple premise: people can’t be expected to live more sustainable lives if they don’t even know the most basic terms and principles that define sustainability.

“Growing your own food is like printing your own money.” - Ron Finley

Farming in rich and poor nations alike should shift from monoculture towards greater varieties of crops, reduced use of fertilizers and other inputs, greater support for small-scale farmers, and more locally focused production and consumption of food.