The Energy Bulletin Weekly 3 May 2021
Prices rose last month with much positive economic data and signs of a fuel consumption revival in key economies offsetting a worsening coronavirus crisis elsewhere.
Tom Whipple
Imagine Earth Day in ten years
It’s a bit of a challenge, to imagine what Earth Day will look like in ten years. Part of that challenge arises from the fact that it depends on what we do throughout that decade to deal with and try to correct the ravages of incipient climate change effects.
The Year of Choosing Daringly
What 2021 seems to offer is a space to name and claim the full possibility that humans can still be a blessing on this earth, that the blueprints for a society based on well-being are well-developed and ready to build.
In Which There Is Work
I have strong opinions on the concept of work. Put simply, I do not agree with much of what passes for economic activity in the modern world, beginning with the definition of the word.
Vaccine equality: Who gets it?
Ensuring equitable vaccine access is about human rights. And access should never have been determined by wealth.
What we have in common: The Forest Charter and shared stewardship of the earth
Only by considering our earth “as a whole” and creating a decision-making and governance system that allows meaningful participation by all its inhabitants can we create a future that will be successful and allow us all to thrive and flourish.
The battle for the future of farming: what you need to know
Do you want to live in a world in which artificial food is produced by intelligent robots and corporations that put profits before people? Or one where agroecological innovations ensure we can nourish ourselves and our communities in a fair, ecologically regenerative, and culturally rich way?
The Myth of Progress and Limits to Growth, or… the Story of the World’s Largest Shovel (Episode 39 of Crazy Town)
But what, exactly, is progress, and is humanity preordained to achieve it? What if the modern concept of progress costs more than it’s worth and turns out to be a harmful myth?
What Would a Deep Green New Deal Look Like?
Essential for building a New Green World is the creation of a New Green Culture which asks all of the billions of people on the planet to share their ideas for obtaining the necessities of life while using less energy.
Turning the Tide on Large-Scale Hydropower
The non-linear combined efforts of professor-activists like Dussán and integrated systems researchers like Angarita are helping to shift the tide against mega-dams in Colombia, paving the way for a more just and sustainable energy transition.
Accessible local alternatives to Amazon Prime
By keeping your spending local, you can also help your neighborhood, town or city recover from COVID-19 impacts more quickly.
How to Build a More Resilient Local Food System
The more food we can access nearby, the more our communities can be prepared for whatever the future brings—not to mention keeping transportation costs lower and bolstering our local economies.
