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High standard of living versus high quality of life

An American’s take on living more simply in France
By ADRIAN LEEDS
When we moved to France, we gave up the big house, all the cars, things we no longer wore and opted instead for an apartment half the size, without conveniences like a sink disposal, elevators and Jacuzzi tubs. At first I wondered why the French… »

Middle school students will be part of Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference

Register now for the Sierra Club’s 11th Annual Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference, which will be held Sept. 24-25  at  Spalding University in Louisville. This year’s theme is “A Climate for Change.” Speakers will include:

The Rethinkers, a group of mostly middle-school-aged students from New Orleans, who came together to rethink and rebuild their… »

Farmers, teachers and concerned eaters to convene at food-focused conference

The Sierra Club’s 11th Annual Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference will be held Sept. 24-25 in Louisville. There are three main events, and participants must register separately for each.
A free pre-conference event will take place Sept. 24; details will be announced soon. A “Harvest Party” will be held on the evening of Sept. 24 and… »

Lost on Earth Day

By KIMBERLY ANDERSON
On Earth Day 1990, I took a class trip to Washington, D.C., with my high school history and civics instructor. Not everyone went—just those who could afford it and those really interested in the environmental movement. I fell more in the former group. At 16, I jumped at the chance to get… »