By Brian Davey, Feasta
In conclusion, the central theme of this book evokes a world where issues are decided on by politicians and the public guided by neutral scientists who deliver the facts. But this fairy tale for the children begs all the difficult questions.
By Alex Wise, Naomi Oreskes, Sea Change Radio
Naomi Oreskes, co-author of the book Merchants of Doubt believes that seeds of doubt about climate change have been planted quite intentionally.
By John Michael Greer, The Archdruid Report
Despite the rockets and rayguns that provide so much of its local color, science fiction is always about the present, which it displays in an unfamiliar light by showing a view from outside, from the distant perspective of an imaginary future.
By Andrew McKay, Southern Limits
One of the many barbs often pointed at peak oil proponents is that they are constantly shifting the goal posts. Peak oilers are accused of changing the definition of what peak oil actually means, therefore the entire concept of oil production peaking is rubbish. Far from a valid criticism however, this is actually a scientific virtue.
By John Michael Greer, The Archdruid Report
The denunciation meted out to Bill Nye for bringing basic concepts from ecology into a discussion where they were highly relevant is par for the course these days.
By Christy Rodgers, Dark Mountain Project
The model of nature accepted by the majority of contemporary scientists is that of a highly complex machine, something that – once certain unchanging laws and basic parts are identified – can essentially be manipulated at our will.
By Resilience.org Staff, Resilience.org
•Get your cash out of fossil fuel backed funds says UN climate chief •If You See Something, Say Something •Church of England says unlikely to quit fossil fuel investment •BP study predicts greenhouse emissions will rise by almost a third in 20 years •Unfortunately, The World Is Still Barreling Towards Climate Cataclysm
By Resilience.org Staff, Resilience.org
•On Fukushima Fears and Sensationalistic Reporting •What You Should and Shouldn’t Worry about after the Fukushima Nuclear Meltdowns •West Coast Radiation Exposure: What are the risks? •All The Best, Scientifically Verified, Information on Fukushima Impacts
By Kevin Anderson, Resilience.org Staff, Resilience.org
Professor Kevin Anderson on science and politics; shale gas and climate; and climate, economics and finance.
By Resilience.org Staff, Resilience.org
•New IPCC Report: Climatologists More Certain Global Warming Is Caused By Humans, Impacts Are Speeding Up •European forests near 'carbon saturation point' •Scientists have a moral obligation to take action on climate change •Study: Watching Fox News Makes You Distrust Climate Scientists
By Barath Raghavan, contraposition
Many ancient societies were ruled by claims of divine right; royal proclamations were not falsifiable...But we don’t have to look to the distant past to see what it looks like for dogma to trump reason.
By John Michael Greer, The Archdruid Report
It’s a very old choice: which will you have, the love of power or the power of love?