Climate Science Communication: Trust begets Trust
Why are we failing at communicating the danger of climate change?
Society
Journey to Earthland: Branching Scenarios
Whither Earthland? The only certainty about the future is surprise, the one constant change.
Waiting for the Climacteric: or, the Return of the Greentard
…I want to broach some wider energy-related issues with the help of two acquaintances of this site, before narrowing the scope to agricultural energy in a future post.
The Real Standing Rock Victory Is This: “Inevitable” Is Not What It Used to Be
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has defied history.
Who’s afraid of a recount?
In a country where politicians and other civic leaders constantly tell us that “every vote counts,” we are about to see that not every vote does count.
Decolonisation in Europe: Sámi Musician Sofia Jannok Points to Life beyond Colonialism
I was able to interview Sofia Jannok to explore the connection between her music, the decolonisation of Sámi Indigenous land and of Europe, and the necessity of Indigenous rights and Indigenous peoples’ perspectives for all of humanity.
The Great Deceleration
The ‘Great Acceleration’ of economic activity in the past 60 years has led to a series of interlocking crises. Here’s why a Great Deceleration is necessary for us “to live again with affection and beauty on this earth.”
New Zine Highlights the Solidarity Economy in St. Louis
It’s hard to convey what the sharing movement is about without describing how it looks in practice.
The Curse of the Modern Office
The information society promises to dematerialise society and make it more sustainable, but modern office and knowledge work has itself become a large and rapidly growing consumer of energy and other resources.
Where Citizens Can Run for Office Without Big Money—and Win
State representative Joyce McCreight never thought she would run for office.
Transition in Ireland
Ireland is one of the most advanced countries in energy transition, getting over a quarter of its electricity from renewables.
The Beginning is Near: The Deep North, Evictions and Pipeline Deadlines
Standing Rock is an unpredicted history lesson for all of us.
