Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
If we call those pessimistic about the future “Doomers,” what do we call those who are blindly and enthusiastically optimistic? We might call such optimism a “Panglossian Disorder” and the Peak Shrink suggest that it is a tough, culturally ubiquitous disorder to treat.
UK’s towns on ‘the road to enlightenment’
Chicago takes a shine to Portland
Wales: How green is my valley?
Post-carbon cities and the future of growth
High oil prices push giant shifts in wealth, power
Indian ties with Russia to reach ‘great heights’: PM
Rebuttal to NY Times Venezuela article
The means don’t justify the end over oil
Venezuela proposes OPEC change oil pricing method
The destructive search for military control amid acute environmental constraint highlights the prescience of pioneering work on global sustainability. (The Club of Rome and The Limits to Growth )
High-priced oil adds volatility to power scramble
A map of the oil world
Iraq oil production and export hit new high
Skepticism greets new US Africa Command
No more complaints about the media! Read this so you’ll be ready when a reporter calls. Or if you want to write better articles.
How to save the planet – did they get it right?
A Code of ethics for sustainability professionals
What future Brighton?
Lay Catholic community Agape
An increasingly popular parlor game among peak oil activists is to see who can serve up the most shocking morsel of peak oil news at any one sitting. There are now plenty of morsels to choose from on an almost daily basis.
Compact bike folds in 5-25 seconds
Portland is not so bike-friendly, but it could be – here’s how
Recycling with ‘Bill the Bike Man’
The indefatigable Congressman from Maryland gives another educatioinal talk to the House, touching on M. King Hubbert, energy bills before Congress and the Chinese response to peak oil.
50 things that will save the planet (better than the usual list)
Astyk: Acts of non-consumption and the riot for austerity
Open access to research funded by U.S
Isle of Wight: eco trailblazer
Green roofs start to sprout on urban homes
U.S. mayors meet in Seattle to push for a green revolution
Washington’s largest prison gets green certification
