Integrating Ecology and Justice: The New Papal Encyclical
In June of 2015, Pope Francis released the first encyclical on ecology.
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Eyes Down: How setting our sights on soil could help save the climate
The world’s soils could be a key ally in the fight to limit global warming to 2℃, thanks to their ability to store carbon and keep greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere.
Rob Hopkins report from COP21 in Paris: Day Two
It was a magical moment, which in spite of the Paris police’s ban on "outdoor activities", showed the creativity, positivity and comradeship that coming together can generate.
From the fields of Brazil to the streets of Paris
My wish is for my baby son to live in a fairer world and for our stories to change leaders’ damaging decisions long after I’m no longer walking through the Paris streets and have returned home.
COP 21: The Great Climate Cop-out
On Monday 30th November, the 21st annual Conference of Parties – that grand international climate conference where world leaders gather to debate how best to kick the can that bit further down the road kicked off.
Protest Ban? What Protest Ban?
The French government’s attempts to crack down on climate protesters have only made their voices louder
Climate change is our grand narrative now
There is now one grand narrative which ties us all together, whether we want to be connected or not, whether we are preoccupied with our personal, community or national narratives or not. That is the narrative of our changing climate and the resulting threat to the continuity of our world civilization. The upcoming climate talks in Paris this week are but one expression of this new reality.
Hottest five-year period on record is 2011-2015, says WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) announced today that 2015 is likely to top the charts as the hottest year in modern observations, with 2011-15 the hottest five-year period on record.
Drought Influenced Syrian Civil War; So What, Says U.S. Congress
This singular thought, that climate change can stir dangerous human conflict, is gaining salience across much of the world.
Permaculture, Climate and Survival 2
This is the second program from International Permaculture Convergence, in London.
Despite Low Oil Prices, Renewable Power Gaining Traction, Energy Agencies Report — But Not Yet Fast Enough for the Climate
The shift away from coal and towards renewable sources of energy is slowly beginning to gain traction, two recently-released reports from American and global energy agencies show.
On Thin Ice: Big Northern Lakes Are Being Rapidly Transformed
As temperatures rise, the world’s iconic northern lakes are undergoing major changes that include swiftly warming waters, diminished ice cover, and outbreaks of harmful algae.
