New school in Peru

The town of Peru hasn’t had a school for quite a few years, but that may change. And commentator Bill Shutkin* says the possibility of a new school has sparked a lively debate about Peru’s future.

Collective good

For some, the term “collective action” is an oxymoron. For commentator Bill Shutkin, it’s the next frontier in the effort to combat global warming.

New vision

We Vermonters are known for our expertise at conserving our land and natural resources, but commentator Bill Shutkin says current trends suggest that we may be less skilled when it comes to saving our other critical resource, our people.

Describing trees

Watching the leaves emerge again this spring, commentator Bill Shutkin has been reminded that simply appreciating the world around us doesn’t necessarily mean that we understand it.

Muir vs Pinchot

Listening to all the criticism of the new plan to add 27,000 acres to the Green Mountain National Forest, has thrown commentator Bill Shutkin into a time warp.

Paradox

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the social problems we face today, but commentator Bill Shutkin believes it’s still possible to respond creatively.

Fact free zone

After listening to the uproar over a recent best seller, commentator Bill Shutkin reflects on the consequences of sacrificing facts for dramatic effect.

December

December is a complicated time for commentator Bill Shutkin, and it’s not just a matter of trying to figure out what to buy for Uncle Jim.