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What Now? Redux

Asher Miller    Jul 27, 2010   6 comments

Back in December in blisteringly cold Copenhagen, tens of thousands of activists, government workers, lobbyists, and world leaders came together for what many hoped would be a diplomatic … >>

What's it Going to Take to Tackle Climate? 537 Spines.

Asher Miller    Jul 22, 2010   17 comments

You'd think that after the Gulf Oil Spill our nation's leaders would realize it was time to get serious about our addiction to fossil fuels. Today's decision reminds us that they still don't get it. For every donation of $10 we will send President Obama or a member of Congress a spine with your name on it. ... >>

Dems Roll Over, Abandon Climate Bill. Will Citizenry Follow Suit?

Tod Brilliant    Jul 22, 2010   6 comments

We can point  fingers at Washington, DC, but we should be pointing them at ourselves. We allow our votes to be taken for granted. We equate online activism with real-world pressure. We talk smart of responsible consumption and equitable resource distribution...while waiting in line to purchase new iPhones. ... >>

Dear Candidate - What will you do if growth is over...?

Nate Hagens    Jul 21, 2010   6 comments

(Intro: In talks with friends (not of the PO cloth), I've recently sensed more consideration of the possibility that economic growth may not return and what that might imply. As such yet I think … >>

India cuts gas subsidy in favor of greener investments?

Warren Karlenzig    Jul 9, 2010   

Dehli Metro, Phase OneIs India trying to turn a corner toward more sustainable economic development with its recent reduction in fossil fuel subsidies?India's decision to completely cut gasoline … >>

Some Reflections on ‘The Big Society’….

Rob Hopkins    Jul 6, 2010   3 comments

A few people have asked me what my thoughts are on the whole ‘Big Society’ concept being promoted by the new British government. I have attended a couple of events over the last week … >>

A government says NO to airport expansion

Anthony Perl    Jul 2, 2010   

The British government's recent decision to cancel construction of a third runway at London's Heathrow airport marks a major milestone in our adaptation to post-carbon mobility.  This is the … >>

Bunkers ‘R Not Us: Correcting Boston Magazine’s Take on this Movement

Chris Martenson    Jun 30, 2010   8 comments

The End is Near, Inc. This is the title of the recent full-spread article in Boston Magazine about me, my work and our community. It’s due out in hard print on Sunday with the Boston Globe. … >>

Solarize the White House

Richard Heinberg    Jun 29, 2010   5 comments

Symbols matter. When Jimmy Carter put solar panels on the White House in 1979, they weren’t today’s efficient electricity-generating PV panels (they produced only hot water) and the … >>

Introducing the Post Carbon Reader

Asher Miller    Jun 28, 2010   3 comments

DOWNLOAD REPORTS On April 20th and May 6th of this year, two seemingly unrelated events brought to stark relief — for those willing to pay attention — that while we're good at … >>