The Language of Sustainability & the Power of Words
And you, fellow reader, what other words would you delete or add to sustain this conversation — and more importantly, the very cause for which it stands?
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Bioregionalism, Commoning, and Relationalized Finance
Bioregionalism offers a practical, politically accessible space for addressing climate change, social inequality, the eclipse of democracy, out-of-control oligarchs, and capitalist growth.
The Challenges and Socio-Ecological Importance of Delimiting Colombia’s Wetlands
Artisanal fishermen are advocating for the demarcation of the ciénagas – the natural environment which feeds them, provides them protection from flooding in the rainy seasons and whose amphibious shores are where they cultivate seasonal crops.
Review: The Documerica Project (documentary review)
This is an engaging, visually arresting film that skillfully interweaves archival imagery, social commentary, interviews and verité footage. It serves both as a record of a past moment and a call to reflect on the unfinished work of environmental stewardship.
Winter Solstice 2025
I have seen many people, usually those under the influence of a belief in modern exceptionalism, claim that our ancestors were frightened of this time of darkness, that sacrifices were offered to sky gods so that the sun would rise again after the longest night of the year. To that I say: Nonsense!
Kali’s Totem: The Anthropocene
Considering all that is at stake, science would call this a quintessential Anthropocene moment. Kali’s dance will either awaken us from delusion to oceanic devotion, from destruction to all-inclusive mutual protection, or her merciless hand will turn us to ash.
Afro-Descendant Communities Offer a Living Blueprint for Amazon Conservation
Lands managed by Afro-descendant peoples in the Amazon experience dramatically lower deforestation and house some of the planet’s richest ecosystems—showing how centuries-old stewardship can guide global conservation.
Reefolution responds to marine ecosystem disruption
As the severity of human impacts to ocean life rises, however, so have a variety of adaptations combining scientific research, education, mitigation, awareness, and restoration of the incredible life harbored in the wildly diverse coral reefs across the planet. The following interview with Dr. Ewout Knoester of Reefolution.org provides merely a brief introduction into the amazing work in reef restoration and community building by their initiative.
Fighting for a Livable Future: Exploring Frontier Climate Interventions
In this episode, Nate is joined by climate philanthropist Kelly Erhart to discuss the urgent state of climate science and emerging response strategies beyond traditional mitigation and adaptation.
Time: the delusion of emptiness
The world does not ask us to fill its emptiness. It asks us to notice that it has been full all along and to act with the respect that such fullness deserves.
From the trinity of destruction to the sacredness of nature
It is easy to say things such as “we must take care of nature” or “humans must respect all other organisms” or even “we are no better/have no more right to exist than frogs/deer/bugs”. But what does it mean?
Charting a Course Through Bears’ Eyes
In British Columbia, stewards from the Heiltsuk First Nation are using computational models and Indigenous knowledge to protect bears’ access to salmon.
