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.
California Democrat Dianne Feinstein has a troubled history with environmental and sustainability groups since taking office as a Senator in the 90's. Having voted for her several times, I suddenly find myself looking back and wondering why. Feinstein's latest legislation, a drought bill, just might be the last straw. The ...
President Obama unveiled his new EPA rules on coal fueled power plants, which if implemented may just be the major tentpole of this president's legacy. Though many Americans aren't clamoring for environmental restrictions in light of other domestic issues, there is a strong segment of the country that has criticized the president ...
Peter Getty's latest article in the Huffington Post starts in the mountain villages of Ethiopia. Water there is scarce. Women spend much of their days there walking miles along busy roadways to collect water for basic needs. Often the closest water is in a pond with human waste. Heavy containers are filled and carried back to their ...
In a recent article for the Huffington Post, I take a look at the reality television show Doomsday Preppers. The program follows a group of people who have made a lifestyle out of stockpiling guns and ammo, canned food, and gas in underground bunkers. Hey, everyone needs a hobby. They're preparing a life for themselves just in ...