350 Canada’s Green New Deal falls far short of its own goal of listening to “the best available science.”
350 Canada appears to have limited its “listening” to a very narrow range of “best available science.” No 2574 Posted by fw, January 24, 2020 On March 7, 2019, … Continue reading
Our only hope is to paralyze a global system ruled by powerful rightwing elites, advises Chris Hedges
Based on his review of events of 2019, going forward Hedges advises activists to follow the lead of Extinction Rebellion. No 2566 Posted by fw, January 5, 2020 In … Continue reading
EXPOSED — Big Oil co-opts youth climate activists into serving the industry
“Youthwashing” — a new form of propaganda aimed at youth targeted by Alberta tar sands companies. No 2565 Posted by fw, January 2, 2020 “For decades, the fossil fuel industry … Continue reading
The Big Picture – What will happen after we hit the limits to expansive economic growth?
Can we knowingly plan an escape from a trending downward spiral of economic growth followed by decline? No 2563 Posted by fw, December 28, 2019 (Set 3: The Big Picture … Continue reading
The Big Picture – Hagens sees the rapid decline of the natural world as a crisis as big as climate change
“There’s no easy way to present this next topic,” warns Hagens, his students insisting he not candy-coat the story. No 2560 Posted by fw, December 19, 2019 – (Set 3: … Continue reading
Trump has, by his own example, liberated the seedy, sleazy and sordid among the American population
The degradation will continue until Trump is removed from office and as many of his appointees as possible are purged, says US history prof. No 2558 Posted by fw, December … Continue reading
The Big Picture – Nate Hagens explains why we fail to grasp The Big Picture of the human predicament
For starters, we don’t think too much about how we think – We’re self-blind, and systems blind. No 2557 Posted by fw, December 13, 2019 – (Set 3: The Big … Continue reading
The Big Picture – Nate Hagens shares with his students his personal vision of a future worth having
An understanding of “The Big Picture” gives us the potential to steer students towards desired future outcomes. No 2556 Posted by fw, December 12, 2019 – (Set 3: The … Continue reading
Ralph Nader calls for Trump’s impeachment over his reckless disregard for a worsening climate crisis
Instead of protecting his citizens, Trump is actively aiding and abetting corporate polluters causing climate chaos. No 2551 Posted by fw, November 28, 2019 — “It is time to take … Continue reading
YIKES! — World governments to produce 50% more fossil fuels by 2030, exceeding 2°C warming limit
‘We’re in a deep hole over the climate crisis and we need to stop digging,’ warn experts. No 2548 Posted by fw, November 20, 2019 “The world’s nations are on … Continue reading
“Is it too late to stop dangerous climate change?” Scholars submit nine essays in response
Several respondents agree that never giving up matters more than meeting some “too late” deadline. No 2543 Posted by fw, November 10, 2019 In my prior repost, I featured … Continue reading
The heated rhetoric of climate deadlines and threats of human extinction exaggerates what science actually says
Climate change is not a black and white issue, and there’s no absolute truth of what climate change means or demands of us. No 2542 Posted by fw, November 7, … Continue reading
15 Canadian kids seek court protection from a government perceived to be contributing to climate crisis
Government mistakenly believes it can develop fossil fuel resources and concurrently cut emissions. No 2538 Posted by fw, October 30, 2019 “Fifteen children and teenagers from across Canada sued their … Continue reading
Greta is absolutely right – We need a new kind of politics featuring a new way of thinking
Canada will not rise to the climate challenge — There’s popular denial about the scale of change required to prevent an unending emergency. No 2535 Posted by fw, October 28, … Continue reading
£750,000 – That’s how much Extinction Rebellion needs for its legal defence fund
Please help save the planet — Support the 1800 rebels, arrested during the October Rebellion, with a donation. No 2534 Posted by fw, October 23, 2019 As a “Rebel supporter”, … Continue reading
MYTH BUSTER! – Clean, renewable energy will NOT be our salvation!
Hard evidence shatters 15 myths about alternative energy sources – Turns out they are neither clean nor renewable. No 2527 Posted by fw, October 1, 2019 “The fiftieth anniversary of … Continue reading
Although millions protested in worldwide climate strike on Sep. 20, “protest alone won’t save our planet”
America’s grim rulers are not moved – Paul Street explains why speaking truth to power is a waste of time. No 2526 Posted by fw, September 29, 2019 “It isn’t … Continue reading
The term “greenhouse effect” is often mentioned when we talk about climate change. But what does it mean?
Not too sure? – Check your understanding — Here’s a simple explanation presented in animated video and text. No 2525 Posted by fw, September 26, 2019 “Carbon dioxide, methane, and … Continue reading
Why has the shift to renewables stalled despite repeated promotions of the Green New Deal movement?
Conceptually, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables looks straightforward enough — in reality it’s quite complicated. No 2524 Posted by fw, September 25, 2019 “There is significant talk in the … Continue reading
