Review of Asphalt: A History by Kenneth O’Reilly
In this, his latest book, historian Kenneth O’Reilly tells the story of what he persuasively argues is one of humankind’s most underappreciated resources.
Frank Kaminski
Is President Biden’s Climate Agenda Toast? What Do You Know Joe?
As I’ll explain, Manchin’s torpedoing the Senate debate and vote on the House-passed version of the bill is contrary to the interests of the people of West Virginia—especially those who can no longer rely on the coal industry for their livelihood.
Ten years of Small Farm Future
I wouldn’t normally be straining myself to get a post out on New Year’s Day, but (checks archive) blow me if today isn’t the tenth anniversary of this blog’s inception.
The Energy Bulletin Weekly 4 January 2022
Prices jumped more than 1% on the first trading day of the new year ahead of an OPEC+ meeting on Tuesday to discuss production policy.
Don’t Look Surprised
I just watched Don’t Look Up! on Netflix. While the movie has a number of flaws, on the whole I recommend it for the insights it contains in its parody of human attention deficit disorder.
The Energy Bulletin Weekly 28 December 2021
The New York futures exchange was closed on Friday, while London futures slipped towards $76 a barrel in very light holiday trading.
Humility, Gratitude, and Solidarity
Amongst many other lessons from this past year for us at Post Carbon Institute is the reminder to stay humble.
Very light posting over holiday period
The Resilience.org staff wants to wish all of its readers and contributors a very merry holiday season.
There will be very light posting from December 24 through January 3.
Regular posting will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
See you in the New Year!
Putting Post Growth Theory Into Practice
If someone wants to build a post growth business, we have to be able to say: “Here’s the handbook, here’s the business templates, and here’s the supportive community. Now go forth!”
Justice at the Heart of Climate Activism
At the end of the day, Huang says true climate justice will come from affirming the rights of political, economic, and cultural self-determination for all peoples.
Is President Biden’s Climate Agenda Toast? Say It Isn’t So, Joe
Progressives feel Manchin went back on his word about supporting a reconciliation package if Congress would first vote on the infrastructure bill. Trust within the Democratic caucuses is nearly non-existent.
The “Selling” of Degrowth
Can those who advocate hitting the brakes on economic growth get their message across before it’s too late?
