Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
Craig E. Colten For communities, preparing for these future risks requires learning from past floods but also recognizing that future storms may produce flooding that goes beyond the scale of anything seen before.
Due to editorial holiday, there will be very light posting between Friday, 27th September and Monday, 14th October. Regular posting will resume on Tuesday, 15th October.
In this episode, Nate is joined by social philosopher Roman Krznaric to discuss ways we might govern or lead during moments of crisis, using the lens of former and current civilizations.
Art is not a cheap alternative to an advertising agency or a sophisticated extension of the communications department, and the urgency of the message doesn’t change this
In today’s Frankly, Nate reflects on 7 key aspects of our socio-economic system which are in decline, with a main focus on the pager implication for globalization.
So, yes, I can be reasonably certain that modernity is self-terminating as a short-lived, unusual, demonstrably destructive mode of living that is reliant on one-time resources and not at all integrated into the only real form of life-support on the planet: ecological reciprocity.
As kids head back to school and the general election nears, there’s a question on the minds of many families: How will the election outcome affect kids and their education?
A master gardener and co-founder of the SEED association for the preservation and use of the region’s traditional seed varieties, Frank Adams has long been involved in the legislative battle waged by seed savers to gain recognition for the necessity and specific nature of their work.
To ensure a comprehensive climate response, both mitigation and adaptation strategies are essential. Mitigation helps prevent further damage, while adaptation prepares communities to cope with changes that are already occurring or are inevitable. Together, they can help build a sustainable and resilient future.
On September 5, 2024, Shareable and our partners at RPC were thrilled to announce that the first round of New ERA projects has been unveiled, marking a significant step forward with a total investment of $29 billion—$7.3 billion of which comes directly from federal support for Rural Electric Cooperatives (RECs).
The project is documenting Indigenous beliefs, knowledge and practices regarding their health and the environment to improve policies and inform best practices for adaptation to climate change. The information will also be used to collaborate with organizations and institutions working on climate change and health.
Today’s state has turned over profit-seeking activity to the private sector. It runs its operations at a loss, and finances them by levying taxes on the private-sector surplus.
