The future is now: rethinking public ownership
Ursula Huws reflects on the history of ‘prefigurative’ approaches and community ownership models in the UK – and how these can be used to rethink public ownership amid the current cost-of-living crisis.
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What makes Vermont so resilient?
What makes Vermont so resilient? Undoubtedly, the most important thing is the people. This is a state of small towns and strong bonds.
Catching Heat from Big Brother: Education and Climate in MAGAland
These “culture war” laws don’t directly address climate. But unless they are struck down, they could permanently limit society’s ability to deal with the climate emergency.
Why are so many Californians homeless?
12% of Americans live in California – but 30% of homeless Americans, and 50% of unsheltered Americans, call California “home.”
Anne Biklé and David Montgomery: “Nourishing the Land and Ourselves”
On this episode, Nate is joined by “free range biologist” Anne Biklé and “broad-minded geologist” David Montgomery – a married duo who have been educating about the link between soil and human health for nearly a decade.
From Treeless Hills to Emerald Woods
In the rainy mountains along Ireland’s west coast, a group of surfers wants to restore a temperate rainforest ecosystem that has been gone for centuries.
‘Worrying News for the Planet’: UN Agency Says Last Week Was Hottest on Record
The World Meteorological Organization said Monday that preliminary data shows last week was the hottest on record, a finding that was widely expected after global temperature records shattered in four consecutive days amid scorching heatwaves.
Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research
We are now working alongside the fishing community of north Wales to investigate the abundance of lobsters within existing offshore windfarms. We are aiming to quantify and predict the potential fishing opportunities that may arise from offshore windfarm construction.
The Response: Land Back with David Cobb
The idea of Land Back — a growing movement to return occupied land to the Indigenous people that it rightfully belongs to, often exists as a metaphor for us.
Tons, Hectares, or Dollars? Measuring the Pressure Exerted by the Economy on the Biosphere
Like a doctor measuring a patient’s vital signs, environmental scientists use various indicators to assess the health of the global ecosystem.
Letter From The Farm | Restoring Nature, Improving Productivity
For millennia, farmers in the Burren have played a central role in supporting the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the region.
Coal-project financing outside of China hits 12-year low
For the era of coal to come to an end, all financial taps must be shut off – and alternative energy systems must be ready to meet demand in coal’s place.
