Deep thought – July 13
A problem of security
Energy Bill Ignores Resource Depletion
Interview with Carolyn Baker about her book Sacred Demise
Peak oil means peak food as well
Education
Canada is leaking emergy
That’s not a typo in the title. Emergy is a term coined by famed energy and ecology researcher Howard Odum. An analysis underpinned by the emergy concept explains why importers of Canada’s natural resources such as crude oil, natural gas, unfinished wood, grains and metal ores are getting a bargain as much of Canada’s emergy endowment is given away for free.
Peak oil, prices, and supplies – July 10
U.S. Considers Curbs on Speculative Trading of Oil
From mobile phones to oil
Video: Why the oil price will rise
Climate action & inaction – July 8
New Climate Strategy: Track the World’s Wealthiest
Gore: Deal on Emissions from Land Useage Change Critical
Gavin Schmidt: a climatologist trying to give out the right signals amid the noise
India Says Developed Nations Are Responsible for Climate Change
How the US Is Blocking Progress on Climate Change
United States – July 8
In Mother Russia, She’s 1st Lady of Gardening
Why Jimmy Carter’s Malaise Speech Is More Relevant than Ever
The Film Big Coal Does Not Want You to See
Economics – July 7
Russia, India Question Dollar Reliance Before Summit
“Free” vs. Peak Oil
The Elusive Green Economy
Nuclear power: problem or solution? – July 1
Nuclear power is well-disguised fossil fuel
Nuclear power must be part of energy solution
UK regulator raises French nuclear concerns
On the rise … again
Oil prices are inching upwards again. Just as last year, some people are starting to tell fairy tales instead of facing the reality of limited oil supplies.
Investing in durability
If you are planning to withdraw, please tell me where you’re going, and send directions. If not, it’s time to start thinking about how you and your family or tribe will muddle through the years ahead. One word comes to mind: durability. If that wasn’t the first word that came to your mind, I’m not surprised.
Dysfunction – June 30
Monbiot on drugs
New book: Marijuana Is Safer
Production of heroin and cocaine falling
Solutions & sustainability
Permaculture Future?: Part I
San Francisco to Toughen a Strict Recycling Law
New numbers prove smart growth reduces CO2, cost-effectively
Prices & supplies – June 29
The Coming Mystery Of The Missing Barrels Of Oil
Oil: What price can America afford?
European gas war looms as Ukraine seeks cash to pay Gazprom for July deliveries
