Peter Getty is a philanthropist and contributing blogger for the Huffington Post. His work and writings revolve around environmental issues. Getty's philanthropic initiatives, as well as the organizations he supports, are committed to protecting the environment and spreading environmental awareness.
A decade ago, Walmart promised a move towards a more conscientious mode of business with sustainability at its center. In 2015, Lee Scott (then its CEO) declared the superstore’s intention to move towards 100% renewable what? Disappointingly, it hasn't really worked out that way. According to a report by the Institute for ...
“Because the earth needs a lawyer”, the tagline of the United States nonprofit EarthJustice, was recognized as one of the best taglines out of 1,702 entries in 2010. But the organization is more than just a clever slogan. Earthjustice has also been named one of America’s 100 best charities by Worth magazine and has made ...
December rain gave Californian's some hope that mother nature may have relent and provide much-needed relief to the drought. Debates even arose over whether we should celebrate a month of higher-than-usual rain or wait until a wetter trend is more evident. It turns out waiting would have been better. January has been virtually ...
Though I’ve written a good deal about California’s three-year-strong drought and its various devastating consequences, sometimes the best way to really understand an event is visually. We can discuss the threat to animal life and ecosystems, the struggle to deal with challenges both politically and socially, and even present ...