Intentions Articles
The Great Gathering believes that through creating grass-roots projects, programs, sharing and education, together, we have the ability to create a sustainable future. In each one of the intentions areas, we produce articles and information to support and educate on grass roots sustainability.
Health Consequences of Pesticide Exposure
Since the advent of modern agricultural practices, a movement which was greatly accelerated after World War II, pesticide use has been pervasive and widespread
The Need for Nationwide Environmental Education in Public Schools
One of these “endangered” programs is environmental education, classes which teach students about concepts like ecosystems, as well as the impact that human behavior can have on these systems.
Human Rights to Water
When many people hear the term “human rights”, they usually think about the right to freely practice one’s religion, offer political opinions or follow one’s way of life
Aging populations are a social issue not a health issue.
The demographics of the world are shifting, perhaps more dramatically than they have done at any other point in human history. A combination of increased longevity and a decrease in…
How Reducing Meat in the Diet Helps the Environment
Many people can feel helpless when they look at the extent of the environmental issues that are facing the world today and realize just how big the problem is.
Tips for Reducing Gas Consumption
Everyone is now aware of the fact that increased burning of fossil fuels has been linked to climate change and to air pollution, and one of the biggest offenders in…
Ethical Shopping for the Home
Most people are aware nowadays about ethical food shopping. Buying organic, local foods that have been sustainably grown or raised is important for the environment,
Wise Water Use Around the Home and Garden
With extreme droughts like those in California and many states reporting that they are in “water stress” conditions, what you do around your home and yard is more important than…
The Argument for Buying Local, Organic Food
Buying local organic food means that you are financially supporting sustainable farming practices that commit to healthy soil, wise water usage,