Sadly, two creative people have passed this week. Actor David Carradine, who was in Thailand working on a new movie. And also Beliefnet member Miasma, who was a regular poster on the Spiritual Writing board. May they rest in peace.

When shopping do you bring your own bag? Or do you use paper or plastic provided by the store, even if they charge an extra fee or place a tax on the bag? World Environment Day is celebrated in 100 countries on June 5th. The theme for 2009 is climate change and the broader consequences of environmental change and what communities can do in response. Join the discussion on the Environmental Issues board to share some ideas of things we can do to help protect the environment.