A plant that looks like David Bowie?

We all deserve the joy and delight of living atop four stories of hallway gardens.

Jun 17 • 

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May 2025

When the Lights Go Out? Let’s Build Communities, Not Bunkers

We are most safe when we are in community, caring for each other, supporting one another. Not to mention it's a lot more fun.

May 2 • 

Michael Kavate

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March 2025

How to make a daily difference, for a lifetime

Micro Activism by Omkari Williams is a loving reminder for would-be activists that how we prepare ourselves is as important as what we end up doing

Mar 15 • 

Michael Kavate

Wondering what the hell to do right now?

With the U.S. in upheaval, the international order unraveling and the mercury hitting record levels, here's one idea on how to respond.

Mar 9 • 

Michael Kavate

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May 2024

The home next door was inspiring. But we need fewer like it.

Next City op-ed: Our current crises demand more than small-scale ecologically-conscious architecture. For the good of us all, we must make our cities…

May 26, 2024 • 

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March 2024

I went car-free in the suburbs. I'm happier and healthier, and wish I did it sooner.

My first-ever piece for Business Insider on the delights of living without a car.

Mar 16, 2024 • 

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February 2024

I came out as a snob. In the pages of The Guardian.

My first-ever piece for the English outlet was on why I quit gas stoves.

Feb 28, 2024 • 

Michael Kavate

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January 2024

What my grandma’s California trailer taught me about housing and elder care

I shared my memories of her in my first-ever Los Angeles Times op-ed.

Jan 30, 2024 • 

Michael Kavate

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How to share your way to a Costa Brava getaway

Swapping our apartment for getaways near and far has changed our lives.

Jan 15, 2024 • 

Michael Kavate

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November 2023

Treasure all around

There is so much that comes into our lives, intended for such fleeting use.

Nov 12, 2023 • 

Michael Kavate

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October 2023

Israel, Palestine and a climate of death

Are we doing enough?

Oct 26, 2023 • 

Michael Kavate

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Sleeping our way to Mallorca

Travel thoughtfully, and you might just find the journey is as pleasant as the destination.

Oct 15, 2023 • 

Michael Kavate

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