Don Lichterman

Death Penalty, SAN News / /

Florida’s Execution Assembly Line and the National Reckoning Over the Death Penalty Read More »

Death Penalty, SAN News

Florida’s Execution Assembly Line and the National Reckoning Over the Death Penalty

Florida is preparing to carry out three executions in just over three weeks. Three people on death watch. Three lives placed on a fast-moving schedule of irreversible punishment. And one system, increasingly defined by secrecy, speed, and documented failure, asking the public to trust what its own records contradict. At Sustainable Action Now, our work

Animals & Wildlife Welfare, Circuses, SAN News, Zoo's / /

Six Flags Wild Safari’s 2026 Nomination Sparks National Debate Over Animal Welfare, Ethics, and the Future of Wildlife Attractions Read More »

Animals & Wildlife Welfare, Circuses, SAN News, Zoo's

Six Flags Wild Safari’s 2026 Nomination Sparks National Debate Over Animal Welfare, Ethics, and the Future of Wildlife Attractions

Six Flags Wild Safari in New Jersey has earned national attention with its first-ever 2026 USA Today 10Best nomination as one of the country’s top safari parks, spotlighting its massive 350-acre drive-through experience and more than 1,200 animals from around the world. Yet behind the celebratory headlines, a growing coalition of animal-protection advocates and conservation

SafariLIVE Sunset, SAN News / /

SafariLIVE Sunrise & Sunset — A Simple, Sustainable Way to Start and End Your Day on February 5, 2026 Read More »

SafariLIVE Sunset, SAN News

SafariLIVE Sunrise & Sunset — A Simple, Sustainable Way to Start and End Your Day on February 5, 2026

For those looking to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and bring a little calm into an otherwise fast-moving day, SafariLIVE offers something increasingly rare: real, unscripted time in nature—broadcast live from the African bush. On February 5, 2026, viewers around the world can tune in to both the Sunrise and Sunset drives and

SAN News, Recipes / /

Super Simple Snow Cream Recipe You Can Make in Minutes Read More »

SAN News, Recipes

Super Simple Snow Cream Recipe You Can Make in Minutes

If you wake up to fresh snow outside, this is your official reminder to slow down, grab a bowl, and make one of winter’s most nostalgic treats: snow cream. This old-fashioned recipe is something many families only make once a year—which somehow makes it feel even more special. With just a few pantry staples, a

SAN News, Recipes / /

The Top High-Protein Vegetarian Dinners That Actually Keep You Full Read More »

SAN News, Recipes

The Top High-Protein Vegetarian Dinners That Actually Keep You Full

If you’ve ever worried that vegetarian dinners won’t truly keep you satisfied, this list was made for you. At Sustainable Action Now, we care about climate-forward, plant-based eating—but we also care about meals that feel like real dinners, not protein shakes in disguise or recipes built around obscure substitutes. These are the high-protein vegetarian dinners

Zoo's, SAN News / /

End Billy and Tina’s Suffering — and Confront the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America (2025) Read More »

Zoo's, SAN News

End Billy and Tina’s Suffering — and Confront the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America (2025)

For years, the zoo industry has sold the public a comforting story: that elephants in captivity are “ambassadors,” that breeding programs are “conservation,” and that bigger exhibits and new babies prove animals are thriving. But the reality—documented again and again across North America—is far darker. Behind the marketing language, elephant captivity too often looks like

Climate, SAN News / /

The West’s Water War Arrives in Washington — And the Colorado River Crisis Can No Longer Be Ignored Read More »

Climate, SAN News

The West’s Water War Arrives in Washington — And the Colorado River Crisis Can No Longer Be Ignored

I once kayaked 13 miles down the Colorado River.It felt endless, powerful, and permanent—like a living artery binding the American West together. Today, that sense of permanence is gone. The Colorado River system—on which more than 40 million people depend—is now at the center of a high-stakes political reckoning in Washington, D.C.. After years of

Climate, SAN News / /

A Startup Falsely Blamed for Triggering Floods Now Pitches Cloud Seeding to Lawmakers Read More »

Climate, SAN News

A Startup Falsely Blamed for Triggering Floods Now Pitches Cloud Seeding to Lawmakers

As climate instability accelerates and drought becomes a permanent feature of life across much of the United States, a new wave of climate-technology startups is stepping into an increasingly politicized and emotionally charged space: weather modification. One of the most visible—and controversial—players is Rainmaker Technology Corporation, a young California company that has rapidly moved from

Private Prisons, SAN News / /

Specialty Courts — A Disappointing Form of Diversion Read More »

Private Prisons, SAN News

Specialty Courts — A Disappointing Form of Diversion

Across the United States, specialty courts—often branded as treatment courts, problem-solving courts, or accountability courts—are increasingly promoted as a humane alternative to incarceration. These courts are typically designed for people facing charges connected to substance use, mental health needs, or other social vulnerabilities. Their promise is appealing: address the “root causes” of criminalized behavior, reduce

Recipes, SAN News / /

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Tofu (No Pressing, 15 Minutes, High-Protein & Plant-Forward) Read More »

Recipes, SAN News

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Tofu (No Pressing, 15 Minutes, High-Protein & Plant-Forward)

If tofu has ever felt like more work than it’s worth, this extra-crispy air fryer tofu completely changes the experience. There’s no pressing, no complicated marinades, no stovetop babysitting—and you still get golden, crunchy edges with a tender center in about 15 minutes. At Sustainable Action Now, we focus on everyday, realistic food choices that