Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
While the watchdog sleeps (the press)
Oilwatch Monthly
Fleming: Transition, resilience and tradeable energy quotas
What happens after the US healthcare system dies?
The impact of peak oil on rural communities: Cornwall
PO and peak investment constraining production levels
‘Learn from the fall of Rome,’ GAO comptroller-general warns US
Why is America falling apart? Ask Ayn Rand
US tumbles down the world ratings list for life expectancy
America loses stature as tallest country
Scientists issue warning on chemical found in plastics
Dengue fever rages across Asia
Global health report rejected by Bush administration for not being political
Review: The Upside of Down
Alex Steffen: The world with us
Researchers say giving leads to a healthier, happier life
Four times as many children prescribed antidepressants versus a decade ago
Obesity spreads in social circles as trends do
Pollution-cholesterol link to heart disease
Electricity shortage threatens Macau gambling
Globalisation backlash in rich nations
A shift in world population into a roughly steady state is occurring right now. How it works, what causes it, and what we can do to encourage it.
Two UK dentists respond to questions regarding dentistry and Peak Oil.
British energy policy a dangerous farce
Peak Oil and Dentistry – the Final Taboo
BP profits fall on declining production
Slope production drops faster than estimated
TOD Round-Up: July 24th
BREAKING: New York City’s traffic fee plan wins state OK
What drives quality of life for seniors? Driving
Flying high on pond scum
“If our public health and health-delivering institutions are to adapt to major natural environmental changes in the 21st century, they must develop a cooperative, conceptually inventive and integrated response to global warming and peak oil.” (A working issue brief being circulated to health departments and hospital administrators across the country.)
My kids are powerfully enjoined never, ever to complain that food is “yucky” or “gross.” They can say “this isn’t my favorite.” They can say, “no, thank you.” But the first “ugh” or “yuk” gets you a very stern warning.
Why wheat shot up 30% in 3 weeks
UK environment agency: go vegetarian
Mexican farmers replace tequila plant with corn
