
This Fourth of July and beyond, let's embrace our American Independence, but acknowledge that our independence is truly an inter-dependence.
When we work together and realize our connection to one another and the planet, we can tackle the problems that face humanity and the planet, and we build each other up to have the confidence and will to do so. Celebrating interdependence is a good green thing to do this summer and beyond.

We Americans get a bad rap from time to time—we're impetuous, self-interested, over-zealous, and consume everything in sight, the stereotype goes. I'm not usually one to intermingle stereotypes and clich?s, but that saying about there being a bit of truth to every stereotype? Well.

Focus Earth is a weekly eco-newscast for Planet Green, Discovery Communications' 24/7 eco-lifestyle network. Each week, Woodruff covers a variety of subjects ranging from climate impact, environmental policy, political debate and world events.

Are you an avid online commenter? If you're reading this, there's a pretty solid chance that you are. I know I am. That "Post a Comment" button just triggers something primal in my nature—I can't help but chime in when a certain article or posts engages or irks me. Who can?

Change Makers is series of interviews with people famous and obscure who are creating a more sustainable world through their work.


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