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Plant Based Food to Save Earth
Have you ever considered shifting to a plant based lifestyle and reducing meat consumption? Some interesting facts are that a plant based diet is associated with reduced chronic disease risk , in addition to having a high potential for reducing carbon footprint , requiring less resources than animal products, conserving water, land and forest, among other important aspects to help prevent species extinction. I recently became aware of the Plant Based Treaty (PBT) organizatio

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Sep 102 min read


Boundaries
While creating artwork inspired by the manmade environmental disruption, I have recently been reflecting on the 9 planetary boundaries , described and quantified by the Stockholm Resilience Center (Stockholm University), and within which humanity and other species can continue to develop and thrive. Planetary boundaries are quantitative assessments of the safe limits for human pressure on 9 critical processes, which include not only climate change but also critical global, no

agprat
Aug 272 min read


Art Shows!
Today I want to focus on the various art exhibits where I am currently showing my work and where I share about my environmental activism:...

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Jul 15, 20242 min read


Treasure Island
I started the month celebrating Earth Day with the amazing community at Proctor Academy. It was a moving experience, shared with artist...

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May 29, 20241 min read


Earth Day is Everyday
As I have mentioned in past communications, I strongly think Earth should be appreciated and respected every day. In any case, I am...

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Mar 26, 20242 min read


Earth Day Everyday: Science and Art
While Earth should be appreciated and respected everyday, when I read about Earth Day celebration, I find remarkable that before 1970,...

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Apr 21, 20232 min read


What I Love about a Gratitude Giving Season
When I moved to this country I didn’t know about Thanksgiving and I was curious about such a profound holiday, so rooted in my new home...

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Nov 22, 20222 min read


For the love of Nature, Art & the Connection with Kindred Souls
This is a very special week: The summer exhibit of the i3C Artists group and guests - 21 artists! - that I curate is coming to reality at...

agprat
Jul 19, 20223 min read


Topographies of the Collective Misfortunes
My thoughts continue to go to the Ukrainian people, suffering the ongoing horror of war. Trying to focus on what I can control, I am...

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Apr 13, 20223 min read


Peace in the Pale Blue Dot
I cannot stop feeling heartbroken by the horrible situation in Ukraine. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people and any other people or...

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Mar 8, 20223 min read


Taking a break to talk about sports: “Together for a Shared Future”
Those who know me well are aware that I care very little about sports - except, of course, every four years when the Soccer World Cup is...

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Feb 4, 20222 min read
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