Why do bad things happen to good people?
It comes down to that… Why do bad things happen to good people? Be-cause… and mostly because we’ve got bad and good confused by our self-centered stories.
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Food ecomodernism and the emptying of politics, Part II: or, jesters and mystics
How do we decarbonise and degrow the economy while nourishing ourselves not only physically, but also socially and culturally? I can’t see any plausible answer to that question which doesn’t involve embracing a greater emphasis on diverse small-scale farming to meet local needs – which was part of the point of writing Saying NO…
Green Cities Are for People, Not Profit
But it’s not too late; in Austin and across the U.S., we can build sustainable and affordable cities without displacing working-class communities of color. Our efforts will only be fruitful if we stop prioritizing investors’ and developers’ interests and begin listening to working-class communities of color.
Joe Roman: “Eat, Poop, Die: Animals as the Arteries of the Biosphere”
If we could “re-wild” diminishing species into their native habitats and aim for zero human-caused extinctions, how would this support a more resilient Earth for future generations of humans and animals alike?
MM #4: Evolution
Evolution has no choice but to simultaneously work on the whole set of species and their inter-relationships. Evolution does not work on the squirrel by itself or the insect by itself with no interaction between them: it can’t work like that. Evolution always operates on the full ecological context. Have I said that already?
Is Shell’s exit from Nigeria a front to dodge legal responsibilities?
Nigerian activists believe Shell’s apparent end to its 87-year operation in the country is an effort to avoid its legal responsibilities while holding onto the potentially profitable side of the business.
The garden improving community health through food
Residents are helping to make Knowle West a healthier place, backed by a £20,000 funding pot. Shaping Places, an NHS and local government programme, is designed to improve community health through changes to local social, environmental and economic systems, from food security to mental health and fear of antisocial behaviour.
The power of transformative communities to build other possible futures
Through a shared vision, mutual support and collaborative endeavors, our networks can create a powerful force for transformation, emphasizing the importance of community-led solutions in addressing the pressing challenges of our time in a way that acknowledges and addresses global disparities and different cosmovisions.
Conservation pays and everyone’s benefitting from it (commentary)
Costa Rica’s environmental maturity has taught us that all ecosystems are interconnected and cyclical, and we must create the right conditions for both conservation and production. Healthy land use and healthy marine use are in the best interest of us all; a resilient and productive environment benefits everyone.
‘Making Our Communities What They Need to Be’
There’s an old saying: “The rules are made by the people in the room.” That’s why we’ve got to get more of the working-class in those rooms to really start making our communities what they need to be.
Can coastal property values weather climate change
What’s behind the levitation of U.S. coastal real estate values even as climate change suggests a grim future for those values?
A Leek for Change! The Belgian Trio on a Mission to Save Seeds
(Re)creating community is a sine qua non for the transition to agricultural practices that are more respectful of farmers and the environment. And in this perspective, seeds are an inexhaustible source of passion to bring a community together.
