Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
The Nature of Things with David Suzuki celebrates Cuba’s success in providing for itself in the face of a massive economic crisis, and how its latest revolutions, an agricultural revolution and a revolution in science and medicine are having repercussions around the world.
Part 1: 7pm July 30 CBC
Part 2: 7pm August 6
If we take climate change seriously, there aren’t many tangential issues. We emit greenhouse gases whenever we use fuel or electricity — when we drive or fly, heat or cool our homes, grow or manufacture or transport our products.
What does it take to quench America’s mighty thirst for gasoline? Pulitzer-winning correspondent Paul Salopek traced gas pumped at a suburban Chicago station to the fuel’s sources around the globe. In doing so, he reveals how our oil addiction binds us to some of the most hostile corners of the planet—and to a petroleum economy edging toward crisis. [A milestone in U.S. coverage: multiple articles and high-quality online video. Topics include peak oil, urban sprawl and Saudi reserves.]
“Vampire memo” reveals coal industry plan for massive propaganda blitz /
Power group promoting global warming skeptic / Hey NASA, what about us? / Interview with Revkin of NY TImes / Carbon credits for the Joneses: UK politician advocates domestic emissions allowance.
U.S. panel eyes military’s energy costs /
Drain America first / China to issue new policies to curb energy consumption / A new Silk Road between China and the Gulf countries / Japan joins the energy race
Ten members of the Kuwaiti National Assembly last week tabled a motion to link Kuwait’s crude oil production with its oil reserve. The motion bears some resemblance to the Oil Depletion Protocol developed by Colin Campbell.
Australia: States begin setting own greenhouse targets / King County (Washington) to join carbon credit exchange / Australian policy on climate change is mostly hot air / We’re all heading for the fiery furnace if we go on taking these cheap flights
In May 2006, Portland City Council created a Peak Oil Task Force to develop recommendations on appropriate responses to uncertainties in the supply and affordability of oil. City staff developed this 94-page set of background materials intended to provide an overview of the peak oil issue.
Australia is perfectly placed to be the real energy superpower: the instigator and global leader in renewable electricity production. A country bathed in sun and ferociously windy in many locations, Australia could, with political will and vision, usher in a safe, carbon-free and nuclear-free future.
The environment minister, David Miliband, today unveiled a radical plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Under the scheme, all UK citizens from the Queen down would be allocated an identical annual carbon allowance stored as points on an electronic card. Surplus points would be tradable.
“The military’s dependence upon oil underscores that energy poses a generational threat to America’s national security.”
Canada – an energy superpower? /
PM’s vision of Australia as energy superpower /
Australia: PM powers ahead with bold plan /
Europe’s suppliers could decide to just save their energy /
Crisis prompts Japan to cut heavy reliance on Middle East oil
