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
Charts show Alberta’s dirty economy will create a “significant burden” for the rest of Canada
Alberta’s (and Saskatchewan’s) increase in climate pollution is preventing the rest of Canada from meeting its promise to the world. No 2549 Posted by fw, November 23, 2019 “If Alberta … Continue reading
“Human nature and our methods of governance are proving incapable of saving the world.”
William Rees says we need to ‘get real’ about climate science, and delivers 11 key steps leading to an effective “Green New Deal” No 2546 Posted by fw, November 13, … Continue reading
“The modern world is deeply addicted to fossil fuels and green energy is no substitute.”
Prof lays out the hard facts to support his claim we’re headed toward catastrophe, and he invites anyone to prove him wrong. No 2545 Posted by fw, November 12, 2019 … Continue reading
The Extinction Rebellion movement cannot help us with the climate changes that are coming
Re XR’s three demands – the first is meaningless, the second reflects an ignorance of climate science, and the third is simply naïve. No 2532 Posted by fw, October 17, … Continue reading
How is it that humanity has arrived at a path of self-destruction?
It’s past time to think of new ways to approach this existential crisis, says climate policy analyst, David Spratt. No 2531 Posted by fw, October 16, 2019 “Climate change impacts … Continue reading
What To Do? about our existential crisis – Richard Heinberg proposes a four-fold strategy —
Encourage resilience building at community level; Leave good ideas lying around; Target innovators and early adopters; and Help people grasp The Big Picture No 2530 Posted by fw, October 13, … Continue reading
We’re headed for the biggest crash ever, warns fossil fuels expert, Richard Heinberg
Fossil fuels have propelled global civilization beyond our control and into an era of perpetual overshoot. No 2529 Posted by fw, October 12, 2019 Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow of the … Continue reading
Ten reasons why the Green New Deal’s focus on renewables won’t work
Researcher Gail Tverberg explains the problems with GND’s proposed transition to wind, hydroelectric, and solar. No 2527 Posted by fw, October 1, 2019 “The reasons why the Green New Deal … 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
“You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words. How dare you!” – Greta Thunberg
“We are in the beginning of a mass extinction. And all you can talk about is money and fairytales of eternal economic growth.” No 2523 Posted by fw, September 23, … Continue reading
How leftists/progressives can counter the “fear and security narrative” of the American ruling class
Global interdependence and solidarity are central to the needed change, argues Prof. Derber. No 2520 Posted by fw, September 10, 2019 “But on the issue of militarism, I think it’s … Continue reading
How the US ruling class sells fear to impel people to identify with and depend on elites for sense of power
“I can feel good about myself because I’m part of this great nation, led by these wealthy people who often are seen as vested by God in maintaining the moral … Continue reading
Why do Trump supporters cheer for a man who is publicly known to be a racist and congenital liar?
Attribute it to their need to conform to fellow supporters’ core belief that he speaks for them. So much for critical, independent thinking. No 2509 Posted by fw, August 22, … Continue reading
“Humans didn’t evolve to see and understand reality in the true sense”
“But why would evolution produce creatures that can’t recognize the truth?” No 2508 Posted by fw, August 20, 2019 To access links to other posts by Nate Hagens about The … Continue reading
Dopamine isn’t “bad”; it’s our culture’s high-stimulation temptations that we must be wary of
The problem is a glut of our culture’s trivial pursuits have the potential to overwhelm life-enriching ventures and harm the environment. No 2507 Posted by fw, August 18, 2019 To … Continue reading
How dopamine complicates our efforts to transition to sustainable energy and economic pathways
Dopamine, the brain’s chemical messenger, drives our relentless, consumptive, “wanting” behavior. No 2506 Posted by fw, August 17, 2019 To access links to other posts by Nate Hagens about The … Continue reading
Not only is the US not a functioning democracy, it’s not a democracy in any meaningful sense of the word
“… there is no way to a decent future without a protracted and massive, death-defying popular uprising,” says Paul Street. No 2503 Posted by fw, August 10, 2019 “The United … Continue reading
From fossil fuels to renewables – Dr. Nate Hagens’ “informed reality” of the daunting challenge ahead
Promises of 100% renewables by 2050 misrepresent the reality of current fossil fuel energy facts, says Hagens. No 2502 Posted by fw, August 7, 2019 To access links to other … Continue reading
