Author Archives: summysays

Rick Warren and Conversations with One’s Feet

Posted on October 1, 2013 by summysays

Reblogged from Tim Tseng: “Why are all these Asian Americans so upset with Pastor Rick Warren? It’s just a humorous use of an image, after all? It’s just a joke, right?” – Link to Christianity Today story – Link to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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New Roots in Music City

Posted on August 14, 2013 by summysays

New Roots in Music City: the growth of urban agriculture in Nashville, Tennessee NASHVILLE, T.N. – “The chicken came first for us.” Jason Adkins, Trevecca Nazarene University professor and Environmental Projects Coordinator, clutches one spotted and one yellow chicken in each thick black glove. His denim overalls are frayed at the edges and spattered with […] Continue reading →

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The politics of environmental justice

Posted on August 13, 2013 by summysays

The politics of environmental justice By Summy Lau After four years in office, President Obama looks ten years older as he takes center stage at the White House for his second inauguration. New creases line his mouth and eyes, his hair has turned peppery gray, and freckles and spots dot his once smooth, bright skin. […] Continue reading →

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Sweating without a Plan

Posted on August 13, 2013 by summysays

Sweating without a Plan: How Nashville’s inaction towards climate change could be the biggest risk of all by Summy Lau | 29 January 2013 Humidity, dehydration and a constant sheen of sweat characterized the few weeks I spent in Nashville during July 2010. As a Chicago native, I didn’t realize that the scorching summer temperatures […] Continue reading →

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me & global warming

Posted on January 30, 2013 by summysays

note: i’m back and blogging after a winter break hiatus! here’s a bit on my background and how I came to understand global warming as the defining issue that will make or break our species… I first learned of global warming during my first summer of high school, in your typical mind-numbing summer school health […] Continue reading →

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warm orange soda, the lorax and why any of this matters

Posted on December 21, 2012 by summysays

The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. – Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed. – Mohandas K. Gandhi We drove for an […] Continue reading →

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Is Vanderbilt Staying True to its Environmental Commitments?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by summysays

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and tried some of the tips outlined in my previous post to have a more sustainable celebration. As you’ve seen, in my blog I’ve tried to provide some of my own interpretations of research, anecdotes and news stories of relevance to the environmental justice movement. […] Continue reading →

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Environmental Justice Is Civil Rights

Posted on December 10, 2012 by summysays

The environmental movement began to take shape in much the same way as the Civil Rights movement – with people organizing because of obvious issues, like rivers so polluted they were literally catching on fire. After years of progress, we continue to fight against challenges that are harder to see – the long-term threats that […] Continue reading →

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David Roberts (Grist.org) Skypes Vanderbilt

Posted on November 28, 2012 by summysays

Let’s be clear about this. Scientists consider 3.6 degrees catastrophic. There are serious scientists who doubt that human civilization can endure at all in the face of 7.2 degrees. And we are headed for 10.8. We simply haven’t come to terms with what empirical science is telling us. We all sound like pundits, going with […] Continue reading →

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green thanksgiving pt. ii

Posted on November 22, 2012 by summysays

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Your Guide to a Green Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2012 by summysays

my first vlog entry! some tips on how to enjoy a cruelty-free (or limited) Thanksgiving. happy thanksgiving y’all! Continue reading →

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going green…very green

Posted on November 7, 2012 by summysays

Along with a few other important election decisions last night, recreational marijuana was legalized in Colorado and Washington: “Thanks to their votes, we will now reap the benefits of regulation. We will create new jobs, generation million of dollars in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Four More Years – Congratulations, President Obama!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by summysays

First I would like to extend my hearty congratulations to President Obama on a predictable* re-election! So much Chicago pride right now. I also want to offer sincere condolences to those whose candidate did not win, Stein and Johnson fans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Homemade Natural Glue

Posted on November 5, 2012 by summysays

Homemade Natural Glue This is so cool! In my hunt for craft glue around the house, I stumbled upon a nifty recipe for all natural and nontoxic glue. Perfect for playing a prank on friends by pretending to overdose on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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