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Climate Action vs. Personal Priorities: How To Find Harmony In Your Eco Journey
Even with widespread awareness of the urgent need to cut carbon emissions, many people continue to travel frequently. Sami Grover, author of ‘We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now’, explores this contradiction, focusing on how eco-conscious individuals often struggle to reduce high-impact behaviors like flying
Winter Farming: Using Simple Shelters to Protect Crops
Welcome to the world of winter gardening. As winter’s frosty blanket covers the landscape, growing and harvesting vegetables presents both a unique challenge and a rewarding adventure. In this excerpt from ‘The Winter Market Gardener’, Jean-Martin Fortier shares practical strategies and innovative ideas to help shelter your winter garden from the chill.
Resolving Conflict around Climate Change
Climate change, like many pressing issues today, sparks a wide array of passionate responses. People often quickly find themselves on opposing sides of the debate. For some, ignoring climate change…
The Urgent Need for Climate Action: How We Can All Make a Difference
Climate change is more than just a buzzword—it’s a global crisis that affects every corner of our planet. The consequences are severe and far-reaching, from melting ice caps and extreme weather events to the threat they pose to our food systems and communities.
Nonviolent Communication: How to Fight Your Battles Without Fighting
At New Society, we champion ongoing dialogue and action rooted in empathy and mutual understanding through nonviolent communication (NVC). Since our beginnings in the 1970s with pamphlets on nonviolent civil disobedience, we’ve consistently advocated for peaceful protest and communication.
Develop A Winning Mediation Strategy: Expert Tips And Techniques
Conflict resolution and mediation offer invaluable tools to help bridge divides, fostering understanding and collaboration instead of escalation and discord.The Mediator’s Handbook by by Jennifer E. Beer, Caroline C. Packard, Eileen Stief, and Elizabeth Elwood Gates, offers a step-by-step guide to the art of finding common ground and transforming conflict into opportunities for growth and harmony.
Nature By Night: 2 Electrifying Activities Everyone Will Love
In this blog, we’ll explore two captivating nighttime activities from The Big Book of Nature Activities by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg that will spark curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world. From glow-in-the-dark adventures to moonlit nature walks, these activities promise to turn any evening into a memorable exploration of the great outdoors.
Understanding the Magic of Inclusive Meetings
Creating inclusive meetings means more than just setting agendas and schedules—it’s about fostering environments where everyone feels valued and heard. In this excerpt from The Token, the author explores practical strategies for cultivating inclusive meeting spaces, from setting ground rules for respectful dialogue to embracing diverse viewpoints that enhance decision-making.
How to Play More, Connect Deeper and Reclaim Family Fun
This selection from Katharine Johnson Martinko’s Childhood Unplugged explores why reclaiming the freedom to play is crucial and emphasizes family time and relaxation to nurture healthier habits and stronger connections.
How To Manage Anger: 3 Proven Techniques For A Calmer You
In this excerpt from The Joy of Conflict Resolution, author Gary Harper goes over some key tools for managing anger and frustration—and avoiding avoidance—during conflict.
Unleash Your Backyard’s Potential: A Complete A To Z Of Fruit
Whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, adding perennial fruits to your garden can be a fantastic way to dramatically increase your harvests. And if you’re dreaming of harvesting fruits…
A History of New Society Publishers: Inspiring Change For A Better World
Founded in 1980, New Society Publishers emerged from the Movement for a New Society(MNS), influenced by Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. They focus on producing literature supporting global social movements, covering nonviolent activism, feminism, environmental sustainability, and alternative economics, aiming to inspire a more just and sustainable world.
July 2024’s Best Podcasts: Hot Picks For Your Earbuds
Our Podcast Roundup offers a set of three thought-provoking podcasts to empower you to live greener, make informed choices, and contribute to a more sustainable future for future generations.
Empower Yourself with Nonviolent Communication
To foster mutual understanding and master nonviolent communication, we must merge diverse viewpoints through meaningful conversations, actively listening, reflecting, and striving for clarity to bridge perspectives and cultivate genuine understanding.