For Lebanon, the path to renewal runs through the Commons
A resurgence of the Commons activities that once made Lebanon thrive, coupled with the implementation of cosmo-localism, may be the key to restoring the country’s social and economic health.
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The time to de-grow and adapt is now
No search results give any indication that de-growth is not already underway. No evidence anywhere supports the idea that we can do all these things that we haven’t yet done.
Varoufakis Details Vision for Ending ‘Global Empire of Capital’ to Avert Catastrophe
With enough solidarity, progressives around the world can build an egalitarian, democratic, peaceful, and sustainable society.
Looking to Women to Shape the Future of Berlin’s Transportation
The Autofrei initiative argues that reduced car travel would lead to increased safety, better health, greater climate protection, and all-around higher quality of life in Berlin.
Analysis: IEA’s renewables forecast grows 76% in two years after ‘largest ever’ revision
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its global forecast for renewables growth in what it calls its “largest ever upward revision” for the sector.
A Big Bank Actually Does Something Good
HSBC Bank—Europe’s biggest by total assets—announced today they would no longer provide financing for new oil and gas fields.
Book Review: Exploring the Ocean to Find Queer Survival and Joy
Science writer Sabrina Imbler’s new book pushes readers to reconsider the assumptions that we make about marine life’s shapes and possibilities, and, by extension, about the shapes and possibilities of our own lives.
A theory of change for sustainable agriculture
Looking at the food system in a holistic manner and employing a diverse set of strategies is the best way to ensure lasting and stable change.
Human Rights and Multispecies Justice with Danielle Celermajer (Bonus episode of Crazy Town)
Asher is joined in Crazy Town by Danielle Celermajer, author and professor at University of Sydney, for a far-ranging conversation about human rights and the more-than-human world.
Human Prehistory—Why New Discoveries About Human Origins Open Up Revolutionary Possibilities
In my opinion, the invention and subsequent development of technology was the inflection point from which humanity was to diverge towards an alternative pathway from all other life forms on Earth. We now hold the responsibility to wield this power in ways that will be beneficial and sustainable to all life.
Simon Michaux: “The Arcadians”
On this episode, mining and geology expert Simon Michaux returns to give a preliminary framework for responses to the coming energy and material constraints described in the previous episode.
Meet The Farmer-Bakers Proving Their Skills – part 2
Fabienne and Sébastien opened the farm gates a long time ago. In fact, they make a point of visiting other farms, in order to respect different approaches. Their farm, Le Fournil de La Barre, is located in a vibrant territory in France’s Loire-Atlantique region.
