Environmental discourse and the paradox of the open society
How does one fight back without destroying the very principles of openness that make it possible to draw on the talents of all while safeguarding freedom of expression?
Peak oil thriller hits German best-seller list
Popular German novelist Andreas Eschbach has written a 750-page novel that covers many of the themes discussed in the peak oil community.
Peak oil coverage from Canada
Good video clip on peak oil from the CBC.
Renewables – Mar 24
Tidal power experts discuss technological advancements, roadblocks
A Wave Of Support For Tidal Energy
Singapore to invest in clean energy industry
Electricity rationing tightens in Ghana
Climate policy – Mar 24
Save forests to fight global warming: Stern
How Howard dealt Australia out of the greenhouse revolution
BHP chief’s doubts over clean coal technology
Don’t ask an artist to explain climate change
Solutions & Sustainability – Mar 24
How to keep them on the Farm once they’ve seen Manhattan?
Reducing Knowledge Management Failures
JM Greer – Pt3 of review of Korten’s The Great Turning
Warren Brown – car columnist and peak oil prophet
So far, Warren Brown is the only voice in the NY Times, Washington Post or LA Times who regularly speaks out on peak oil.
The Challenge of Affluence
An Oxford scholar has published a definitive work on why we’re not happier, even with rising levels of wealth.
McKibben – Happiness and the deep economy
Bill McKibben has been championing the themes of global warming, peak oil and sustainability for years. In his recently released book, Deep Economy, he focuses on relocalization and a rethinking of our conception of happiness.
Energy policy – March 23
CERA’s Yergin: Energy supply faces “growth challenge”
US experts seek India, China entry in global energy system
Results from 20 opinion polls on energy
Energy plan from John Edwards
Food & agriculture – March 23
Black Gold of the Amazon
Most important crops hit by global warming
Climate change hits cereal crops, lab says
In Midwest, young farmers priced out of land
China’s corn exports may plunge as local demand rises
Ganong: oil prices put strain on chocolate manufacturer
Biofuels – March 23
The millenary history of sugar cane
Catholic bishops slam Brazil ethanol growth plan
Ethanol reaps a backlash in Midwest
