Energy from Below: the Anti-Fracking Movement
The anti-fracking movement is about more than ecological issues. Discussing alternative ways to organize energy and society are central to this struggle.
climate change
Bill McKibben: The Planet’s Future Depends On Distributed Systems
"So my guess is that we’re going to see a rise of distributed energy—solar and wind being the best examples. But that is going to have interesting effects in all kinds of ways, one of which is a more democratic economy than the one we have now…"
Staying Human in a Time of Climate Change: New Author on Science, Grief, and Hope
I think we can create the very best science out there about the problems of climate change, yet if we aren’t filtering that science through our hearts, there remains—as we see today—a disengagement.
Will Climate Chaos Reign in the Anthropocene?
“Far from being self-stabilizing, the Earth’s climate system is an ornery beast which overreacts even to small nudges.”
“We are in danger of winning. But….”
First in-depth radio interview on The Winning of the Carbon War, on Radio Ecoshock. Covers road to Paris, reasons for cautious optimism, Solarcentury and SolarAid in holistic context as microcosm direct actions in the market.
Agriculture Beyond Water
Drought is becoming more prevalent and causing havoc for food producers around the globe.
The Anthropocene Debate: Why is Such a Useful Concept Starting to Fall Apart?
The point is not that the Anthropocene should be abandoned—clearly it’s had its uses. But should it be a call-to-action for climate researchers and activists alike?
The Delusion of Control
I’m sure most of my readers have heard at least a little of the hullaballoo surrounding the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si. It’s been entertaining to watch…
We’re Winning: Tapping the Legal System for Climate Change Action
Fossil fuels are in some ways a lot like tobacco –industry lobbyists continue to present them as cheap and socially acceptable.
The Lancet: fossil fuels are killing us… quitting them can save us
Comparing coal, oil, and gas addiction to the last generation’s effort to kick the tobacco habit, doctors say that quitting would be the best thing humanity can do for its long-term health
Sue for the Climate: Will a Dutch Court Kickstart a Wave of Action?
In 2011, the Dutch attorney and author of Revolution Justified published on why and how to sue the Dutch government for failing to combat climate change; a year later, the nonprofit Urgenda and 886 citizens said sure, let’s do that. The rest is for the history books—and June 24, 2015 will appear there in bold type.
Turning 21 in the Anthropocene
An invitation for young people to participate in their future.
