In times of rupture, gaia still holds us
Moments of rupture arrive the way storms do, not as isolated events, but as expressions of deeper atmospheric conditions.
Nikki Woods
Want to live more sustainably? Start with one tree
Whether to grow your own food or simply lessen your impact on the world, we can take initial steps toward self-sufficiency. I began by planting a tree.
Altman to humanity: ‘Accept some bad things to get benefits of AI’
AI offers far fewer benefits than the industry touts, leaning on what AI supposedly will do rather than what it can do now.
COP31: Performative summit or a catalyst for climate justice?
Dubbed the “implementation COP,” COP31 will center on moving the global climate agenda from pledges to real-world progress. But will it become just another hollow chapter in global climate diplomacy?
‘Technically simple does not mean politically simple’: What stands in the way of protecting the planet?
A constitution for the Earth doesn’t require an entirely new institutional principle; we already know the decisive building blocks.
Bioregional regeneration: Lessons from Whatcom County and Cascadia
At the forefront of a bioregional approach to sustainability, which can be traced back to the ‘70s, are Regenerate Whatcom and its parent network, Regenerate Cascadia.
How human ecology education can counter learned social hierarchies — Cont’d
Rather than viewing human beings primarily through categories such as gender, race, appearance, or social status, human ecology begins with the shared needs and experiences that unite us all.
The case for ‘Climate Popularism’: A new politics for an age of ecological crisis
Climate resilience and adaptation remain largely neglected in UK politics, a glaring omission our proposal aims to address.
The world’s highest court ruled in favor of climate and environmental protections. Why hasn’t anything changed?
On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice said what scientists had been saying for forty years: states are legally obliged to protect the climate system.
Pilgrimage within the heart: On a trip to Scotland’s Isle of Iona, reflections on poetry and gathering
I’m writing this post from the Isle of Iona, a small island with a rich history.
U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether climate suits can go forward
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a lawsuit seeking damages for climate-change-related harm to Boulder County can proceed.
How human ecology education can counter learned social hierarchies
Social hierarchies based on gender, race, appearance, and status are often learned rather than inevitable. Human ecology education offers one framework for helping people recognize these patterns and build more equitable relationships and communities.
