Tough Lessons from a Tar Pit
The proper solution to climate change is to steer clear of the fossil fuels pits—not by seeking out a new way to sustain our consumer economy but to shift cultural directions and consume dramatically less.
Erik Assadourian
Oaxaca Mural Documents Struggle to Defend Native Corn
The mural Mariel García was creating, more than a year in the planning and execution, is a tribute to Mexico’s long struggle to protect the country’s more than 1,000 native maize varieties from contamination by genetically modified corn.
The United States Refuses to Play by the World’s Rules
It will take organized, collective political action, but there is still time to bring our outlaw country back into what indeed should be a united community of nations confronting the looming horrors on this planet.
A Reading Journey
But why lament the disappearance of something that never could have lasted? There will be something on the other side, and that may be something we can be proud of.
The Eco Collapse We Were Warned About Has Begun
In 2023, different climatic anomalies have been recorded that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level.
Pockets: A Story for Alan Garner
In the darkest hour, that which is meant to be obsolete may yet make all the difference.
Climate change and energy cities – is a just transition possible? Part 1
Just transition presents some specific challenges in places historically dependent on fossil fuel production.
UN should be learning from sustainable food producers – not hosting Big Ag
Hundreds of grassroots groups have called out the UN, saying they are still being excluded and claiming the summit is “poised to repeat the failures” of two years ago and want to see fundamental change in food systems.
Cosmolocalism: the key to our economic transformation
We need a new economic system with which to replace today’s capitalist system, or we will be unable to avoid environmental catastrophe
Grappling with the Great Unraveling
Instead of focusing on how much I can change the world, I try to focus on who and how I want to be as we all face tough times.
Revealed: Media Blitz Against Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group
An energy trade association that represents and promotes gas boilers and manufacturers is behind a barrage of negative press attacking heat pumps, DeSmog has learned.
How ‘locally led’ adaptation can help address climate change
The time is ripe for close engagement with what it will mean for adaptation to be locally led.
