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It's time to deal with Peak Oil
Richard Heinberg Mar 19, 2010 3 comments
The “Peak Oil” concept — that the world’s petroleum-production rate will soon reach its maximum and commence an inevitable decline, with negative economic consequences … >>
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The Emergence of an Unlikely Eco-Hero: Frank Luntz’ “Manifesto for a Sturdy, Stable and Robust New America”
Tod Brilliant Mar 17, 2010 1 comments
Master message producer Frank Luntz “The Language of Financial Reform” has nothing to do with finances, which is why, in that context, it sounds like so much gibberish. But, with a little reframing of the reframing framework, the message becomes all too clear: Frank Luntz wants Americans to fight for aggressive climate change legislation. Read on... ... >>
Water Is Life-Let's Share It
Sandra Postel Mar 17, 2010
Welcome to the world of water. As National Geographic's freshwater fellow, I'll be sharing with you ideas and stories about water in all its facets--from the big global challenges of water … >>
Peak Oil in Four Years? Mobility and Economic Vulnerabilities
Warren Karlenzig Mar 17, 2010
Last week, a report was put out by a Kuwaiti research institution (chart above) forecasting global peak oil production by 2014. This follows a report last month by a broad-based British industry … >>
Changing the Conversation by Making it Safe to Have the Conversation
Ken White Mar 12, 2010 1 comments
One of foundational challenges of any social movement is “changing the conversation.” That is, transforming an existing paradigm (say, some people are less than human and can be enslaved) to a new paradigm (all people have an inherent right to liberty). That kind of transformation isn’t driven by logical argument alone. Sometimes, changing the conversation also involves an important precursor: “making it safe to have the conversation.” And, as we know, feeling safe sometimes has very little to do with logic, and a whole lot to do with emotion, trust, relationships,…and stories. ... >>
Getting to work in 2010: Our new plans...
Bill McKibben Mar 12, 2010
Dear Friends, Well, no one said it was going to be easy. Last year, thanks to many of you, we built up enormous momentum for climate solutions. The global day of rallies you pulled off on … >>
Getting the Story Right
Chris Martenson Mar 11, 2010
Now that I have returned from my UK trip, where I had the opportunity to present the main story of the Crash Course at the Parliament, at the London School of Economics, and to councillors and … >>
Urban Resilience for Dummies, Part 2: Failing the Milk Test
Warren Karlenzig Mar 11, 2010
Last post I covered some guiding principles for urban resilience planning in the face of climate change and diminishing resources (especially fresh water and oil). Considering these guidelines, … >>
Local networks are bringing people together in Vermont
Bill McKibben Mar 10, 2010
[Excerpt] When Michael Wood-Lewis and his wife, Valerie, moved from Washington, D.C., to the south end of Burlington, Vermont, in 1998, "we'd landed in what we thought was our dream … >>
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