Teach a Country to Fish…
…we send fully a third of American-caught fish abroad, even as we import 91 percent of the seafood we eat.
Act: Inspiration
Survive and Thrive with Permaculture
I was reminded of how I’ve noticed over the years that when people really get educated about this triple threat of climate chaos, energy depletion, and economic instability; and when they seriously consider the options for how to respond; that permaculture very often comes up as the number 1 recommended approach.
A Celebration of Naturally-built Theatre!
I like to think that it’s the sort of place Shakespeare’s ghost visits now and then. Arriving unseen through the thick walls, seating himself at the back and enjoying plays – all manner of plays…
A Charter for Democracy
Whatever happened to the 15-M Movement? Where did Occupy go?
Court Rules That New York Towns Can Ban Fracking
In a precedent-setting case decided today by the New York Court of Appeals, local communities have triumphed over the fracking industry.
Turning Fuel into Food
A common criticism I receive in my analyses of the energy intensity of food production is that I’m comparing input and output energies that, despite both being measured in calories, are not comparable. I think it worthwhile to explore this critique in greater detail.
Why Transition is all about politics
Although Transition isn’t party political, it’s a global social movement that seeks to create massive social and economic change.
Indigenous Ideas About “Living Well” Can Help Heal the Planet
What is “vivir bien,” and why is it relevant now?
Transition & the New Economy: Reflections from CommonBound
At the New Economy Coalition “CommonBound” Conference in Boston earlier this month, more than 600 people came together to explore how to reform and rebuild our flawed economic system.
Will Detroit’s Water be Privatized or Recognized as Commons?
When it comes to a person’s fundamental needs being met – nothing is more basic and human, than to share.
Mark Bittman says Phooey to Foodie
Mark Bittman’s latest column tried to reclaim the word “foodie” for something more than high-end eaters.
Our 10 Tips for Reinvigorating Local Democracy – in one place
During June, [Peter Macfadyen) shared his 10 Tips for Reinventing Local Democracy. Here they are, all gathered together in one place.
