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Will Religion Prevent Us From Saving The Planet?

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Will Religion Prevent Us From Saving The Planet?

Watching the world burn / Photo Kwest

It is not an exaggeration to say that nearly half the American population is eagerly anticipating the end of the world.

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Petroleum is vitally important to each and every single aspect of modern human civilization. It not only runs our vehicles, but it’s also manufactured into our plastics and it’s what makes our huge factory farms possible.

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Do Lonely Planet Writers Go To Hell? Thomas Kohnstamm Might.

Self-confessed fibber Thomas Kohnstamm is certainly taking his best shot at it.

Do Lonely Planet Writers Go To Hell? Thomas Kohnstamm Might.

LP writer Thomas Kohnstamm…in hell.

I’ve always been a big fan of Lonely Planet’s guidebooks.

I love their sassy, youthful tone, their emphasis on low-impact and alternative travel options, their rejection of freebies from bigwig hotel chains, and the way their authors manage to find vegetarian-friendly budget options worldwide.

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