Farm like an ecosystem Part IV: Rainwater harvesting
We can farm like an ecosystem, we can hold onto the rainwater and disperse it when needed. And, with trees nearby, they do much of the work for us. Why aren’t we paying attention?
The Next Dawn of Everything — Stories of Human Cultures
Human cultures of the past have always diverged; they have not converged on one model perceived as more advanced or even perfect.
Nurturing Seeds of Freedom in Palestine
The Om Sleiman farm in the village of Bil’in is part of a growing agroecology movement in the occupied West Bank that is turning to sustainable farming as a way to resist the Israeli occupation and stay rooted to the land. Established in 2016, Om Sleiman—Arabic for “ladybug”—aims to connect Palestinians to the produce they consume and to promote food sovereignty.
A bold vision on housing is needed to win big change
Social movement history, and the theories that try to explain it, suggest that bold plans like the Green New Deal for Public Housing, Tenants Bill of Rights, and the Homes for All Act serve an important purpose in movements’ growth.
“Power to the People: The Story of Rural Electric Cooperatives”
The transition to clean energy presents a unique opportunity to ensure that rural America is not left behind but is instead at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement.
Degrowth and disagreement: Why engage with our strongest critics?
As we have seen, considering the views of our strongest critics helps maintain the integrity and purpose of our movement. May it last forever.
Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet’s last meltdown and a glimpse into a warmer future
Understanding the environmental conditions that triggered the ice sheet’s last disappearance, and how life on Greenland responded, will be crucial for gauging the future risks facing the ice sheet and coastal communities around the world.
Feel the Love
Just as loving particular people or all people moves us to act for their benefit, Kimmerer verifies that loving the earth impels us to act in service to it. Our source of motivation is in and all around us, and our direction is now clear: vigorously support and vote for democracy and climate action.
Overshoot and Its 7 Fundamental Drivers
How did humanity end up in the unique predicament of expanding its consumption beyond the limits of the most bountiful planet that we know of?
In-Home Suites—a community solution for affordable rentals
Seeking remedies for providing affordable rentals on Whidbey Island, a group of innovative folks have formed In-Home Suites.
The Can Masdeu Valley: Agroecology as a Cure for the Future
In Catalonia, a community-driven initiative has produced a successful case of ecologically aware agriculture, centred around the principles of degrowth.
MM #10: Ditch the Bad?
Modernity offers many alluring perks that act like monkey traps: we grab the banana and won’t let go, even to our detriment. The hidden costs become too great to bear, in the end.
