Mother Earth? Try Father Earth

Slideshow: Green dads we heart 5

When it comes to eco-parenting, mothers tend to get the spotlight—everything from cultural references (Mother Earth and Mother Nature, anyone?) to marketing blitzes (hello, Big Green Purse!). But there are plenty of fathers out there doing their part for both progeny and planet. We showcase a few of them here, including our own Grist staff dads.

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  1. Cacaoatl's avatar

    Cacaoatl Posted 2:45 pm
    18 Jun 2009

    The terms mother nature and mother earth go back to ancient times when creation was seen as a product of two creator deities: a fatherly sky god and a motherly earth goddess.
  2. Eva Moly Posted 9:36 pm
    18 Jun 2009

    It is pretty hard to dislike Brad Pitt, no matter the angle you look at it.
  3. Green Dads Blog's avatar

    Green Dads Blog Posted 1:25 pm
    19 Jun 2009

    Wow thanks for including us in this slideshow. This must be our 15 minutes of fame, in the same list with Brad Pitt and following the President.Have a great Fathers Day!Steven, Brian and D from Green Dads Blog
  4. michelle2009 Posted 2:49 am
    25 Jun 2009

    love him, although he wasn't like this before meeting ms. jolie

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