Thousands Reject the Extractivist Logic at the World Bank-IMF meeting in Peru
The annual governors’ meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank opened on October 5 in Peru’s capital city.
Act: Inspiration
Syria on your Doorstep: a Community Response to Refugees in Hungary
If there is any good news, it’s that as transitioners we already have some ‘handles’ on dealing with reactions to overpowering issues.
Here Comes the Sea: The Struggle to Keep the Ocean out of California’s Coastal Aquifers
Farm districts are preserving fresh groundwater with recycled wastewater.
Nepali Farmers Get Renewable Supply of ‘Green’ Fertilizer
For centuries, Nepalese farmers have been mixing the dung and urine of their buffaloes, cows and goats with vegetable compost to make solid manure.
The Benefits of Localism
A “pollinator” is a social enterprise with an explicit mission to support other local businesses—and it does so in a way that is self-financing.
New Pittsburgh Urban Ag Law Passes, Boosts Options for Residents
Good news for yardfarmers in Pittsburgh. A new ordinance now makes it easier to have chickens, ducks, goats, and more additions to your yardfarm!
Food Sovereignty: This is What Anarchy Looks Like
Anarchy is completely misunderstood amongst the larger public.
2% Solutions for the Planet
Since we live in an era of big problems, we tend to spend our time thinking of big solutions. Thinking big, however, can have a paralyzing effect on taking action.
Is Localism a Sufficient focus for Intentional Currencies?
Mainstream money, largely because of the way it is issued, rented out and (mis)allocated into first use, is a primary driver of inequality, unfairnesses, poor productivity and environmental damage.
Downtown San Diego City College Farm ‘Not for Hobby Gardeners’
Urban agriculture is thriving in San Diego, thanks in part to Seeds@City Urban Farm, a working farm in downtown San Diego that serves as an outdoor classroom for San Diego City College’s sustainable urban agriculture program.
Food Sovereignty and the Commons
Food sovereignty is a holistic approach to a global need.
Welcoming refugees: our future is common
The “refugee crisis” of recent months has split Europe in two.
