The Green Mind

President Donald Trump

The Head-in-the-Sand President

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on March 29, 2017

Ignorance may be bliss, but only for a moment. When Trump ignores or deletes climate data, he imperils the planet and all of us.

Ignorance may be bliss, but only for a moment. When Trump ignores or deletes climate data, he imperils the planet and all of us.

Environment

Beef Down, Atmosphere Up

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on March 25, 2017

You can feel the benefits of eating less meat, but you should also be aware that it’s a boon to the planet.

You can feel the benefits of eating less meat, but you should also be aware that it’s a boon to the planet.

Environment

The War is ON, and Nature Will Not Lose—People Will

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on March 23, 2017

Who will be the losers of Trump’s war on nature? Humans.

Who will be the losers of Trump’s war on nature? Humans.

Environment

Top Excuses for Trashing the Planet (and Other People)

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on December 31, 2016

What are your favorite excuses for complacency in the face of environmental destruction? And what are your favorite ways of being a good Earth citizen?

What are your favorite excuses for complacency in the face of environmental destruction? And what are your favorite ways of being a good Earth citizen?

Fantasies

The Fantasy of Control and Compartmentalization

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on December 31, 2016

The idea that we can contain and limit the damages of the harmful products that industry creates is based on a fantasy.

The idea that we can contain and limit the damages of the harmful products that industry creates is based on a fantasy.

Environment

A Deadly Embrace of Ignorance

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on December 30, 2016

The new ascendance of deception and disavowal of truth could mean disaster for Earth and its people unless we act.

The new ascendance of deception and disavowal of truth could mean disaster for Earth and its people unless we act.

Environment

Three Ways to Reduce Animal Agriculture

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on October 1, 2016

Research shows that different techniques should be used for people in different stages of moving toward less meat and dairy in their diets. Which category are you in?

Research shows that different techniques should be used for people in different stages of moving toward less meat and dairy in their diets. Which category are you in?

Health

How (Another) Industry Tried to Fool Us About Our Health

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on September 21, 2016

Oil, tobacco...now the sugar industry caught trying to manipulate consumers.

Oil, tobacco...now the sugar industry caught trying to manipulate consumers.

Environment

Eutierria: Becoming One With Nature

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on July 3, 2016

Are we one with nature? Have you ever had the experience of eutierria?

Are we one with nature? Have you ever had the experience of eutierria?

President Donald Trump

Fear, Division, Trump, and Collapse

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on June 26, 2016

Recent political developments—the rise of Trump and the Brexit—have many people flabbergasted. Do they mean something more fundamental for the sustainability of modern society?

Recent political developments—the rise of Trump and the Brexit—have many people flabbergasted. Do they mean something more fundamental for the sustainability of modern society?

Environment

Soliphilia and Other Ways of Loving a Planet

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on May 9, 2016

Love for nature and despair over its deterioration both get swept under the carpet of everyday experience. Naming them can bring them both to the surface and liberate us to act.

Love for nature and despair over its deterioration both get swept under the carpet of everyday experience. Naming them can bring them both to the surface and liberate us to act.

Environment

Eco-Indulgences for Eco-Sin?

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on March 28, 2016

Climate disruption has arrived and is worsening. Many solutions are possible. Are carbon offsets a viable one, or do they merely alleviate guilt and promote more carbon sin?

Climate disruption has arrived and is worsening. Many solutions are possible. Are carbon offsets a viable one, or do they merely alleviate guilt and promote more carbon sin?

Fear

Fear, Loathing, and Denial at the End of the World

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on February 29, 2016

The antics of some presidential candidates—shouting, insults, sexism, and racism—are making many people cringe. We need adults in the room to deal with society’s major problems.

The antics of some presidential candidates—shouting, insults, sexism, and racism—are making many people cringe. We need adults in the room to deal with society’s major problems.

Environment

Dirty Little Secrets of Exxon

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on December 31, 2015

The fossil fuel industry has mimicked the cigarette industry in keeping the huge downside of their products from the public eye. Generations will live with these consequences.

The fossil fuel industry has mimicked the cigarette industry in keeping the huge downside of their products from the public eye. Generations will live with these consequences.

Environment

Planet Earth Thanks You, 2015

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on December 21, 2015

This year, 2015, may be a banner year for the environment. Let’s celebrate the major good news for Earth.

This year, 2015, may be a banner year for the environment. Let’s celebrate the major good news for Earth.

Environment

The Quietly Burning Earth

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on November 2, 2015

Fires are raging out of control in Indonesia today, decimating vast areas of forests. Journalist George Monbiot writes, “A great tract of Earth is on fire and threatened species are being driven out of their habitats. This is a crime against humanity and nature.” Our search for food made with cheap palm oil means we all have a hand in this “eco-apocalypse.”

Fires are raging out of control in Indonesia today, decimating vast areas of forests. Journalist George Monbiot writes, “A great tract of Earth is on fire and threatened species are being driven out of their habitats. This is a crime against humanity and nature.” Our search for food made with cheap palm oil means we all have a hand in this “eco-apocalypse.”

Environment

Earth to Humans: Why Have You Forsaken Me? Limited Behavior

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on November 1, 2015

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the seventh and final post in a seven-part series.

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the seventh and final post in a seven-part series.

Environment

Earth to Humans: Why Have You Forsaken Me? Perceived Risk

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on September 29, 2015

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the sixth post in a seven-part series.

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the sixth post in a seven-part series.

Environment

Earth to Humans: Why Have You Forsaken Me? Discredence

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on August 31, 2015

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the fifth installment in a seven-part series.

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the fifth installment in a seven-part series.

Environment

Earth to Humans: Why Have You Forsaken Me? Sunk Costs

Kenneth Worthy Ph.D. on July 25, 2015

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the fourth post in a seven-part series.

What are the psychological roadblocks that explain why we’re not doing much to solve global climate change—a phenomenon that threatens the core of our society? This is the fourth post in a seven-part series.