Arundhati Roy: “Nothing could be worse than a return to ‘normality’.”
This pandemic offers us a portal, a choice, between the ‘normality’ of the doomsday machine we have built for ourselves, and an ‘opening’ to imagine and fight for another world. … Continue reading
The Big Picture — 6 hours, 34 videos later, we’re at the end of the beginning. — What To Do Now?
Yes, we’re part of an energy-eating global superorganism, but you still have our own volition, creativity, and ability to impact the future in outsized ways. No 2564 Posted by fw, … 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
Catherine McKenna cheers Canada’s pitch for corporate-friendly emissions trading at COP24
In fact, corporate-friendly “emission trading systems” are a “false solution” to climate change, say critics. No 2405 Posted by fw, December 19, 2018 “At the conclusion of the United Nations … Continue reading
Economic mobilization can deliver a victory over the climate crisis, says sustainability expert
Paul Gilding is confident his approach to planning an economic mobilization can eliminate net CO2 emissions by 2030. No 2371 Posted by fw, September 14, 2018 “People engaged in the … Continue reading
Despite repeated warnings, we’re in denial of imminent environmental collapse, warns Bill Rees
It’s not as if we don’t have policy options – Rees points the finger of blame at politicians. No 2354 Posted by fw, August 17, 2018 “Curious thing about H. sapiens is … Continue reading
Ottawa’s bogus claim that building more pipelines will create economic benefits for Canadians
“The fact of the matter is that industry keeps 96 cents of every dollar,” says researcher Regan Boychuk. No 2353 Posted by fw, August 16, 2018 “Boychuk said the entire … Continue reading
We’re an egoistical, delusional lot, despoiling our life support system, living way beyond our needs
And preservation of our environment is low down on our list of priorities, says realist Kristine Mattis. No 2349 Posted by fw, August 11, 2018 “We’re an egoistical, delusional lot, … Continue reading
Ecology Ottawa’s all-candidates’ survey tool ensures environmental concerns are top election issue
Ottawa’s survey could serve as a model for environmentally motivated residents of other Ontario cities. No 2343 Posted by fw, August 4, 2018 The citizens of Ottawa will vote for … Continue reading
193 UN member states risk falling short of collectively achieving 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
“A profound change is needed in many areas. Otherwise, we threaten to achieve the Agenda-2030 only in the year 2050, or maybe never at all.” No 2333 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
Future lethal heat waves predicted for 50% of world population, including parts of Ontario, Quebec
BREAKING – Southern Quebec death toll at 21, and more expected, as heat wave continues. No 2328 Posted by fw, July 5, 2018 BREAKING — Death toll rises to 21 … Continue reading
Hagens says initial reaction to his narrative is either ‘denialism’ or ‘nihilism’ – Nate Hagens (37)
Both extremes have one thing in common – They obviate the need for individuals to act responsibly. No 2319 Posted by fw, June 28, 2018 To access links to all … Continue reading
Human civilization has neglected our fellow animals of Earth’s wildlife community – Nate Hagens (20)
We simply don’t see the impact on them of the rapid, explosive expansion of human civilization. No 2303 Posted by fw, June 16, 2018 To access links to all other … Continue reading
In our quest for ‘treasure’, our capitalist economy has plundered Earth’s ‘riches’ – Nate Hagens (19)
Only when converted into ‘treasure’ are ‘riches’ said to have ‘value’, and governments plan to continue the plunder. No 2302 Posted by fw, June 15, 2018 To access links to … Continue reading
Paris’ new eco-village a model of a low-carbon community for other cities to emulate
Layout encourages walking, mass transit, limited space for cars, resulting in improved air quality. No 2224 Posted by fw, May 28, 2018 “Every so often an environmentally friendly building gives … Continue reading
For 90% of people in the developed world, income growth ended a decade ago — Nate Hagens (1/5)
Growing the economy is incompatible with mitigating climate change, despite what Trudeau keeps saying. No 2216 Posted by fw, May 11, 2018 To access links to other posts by Nate … Continue reading
Bill Rees fires back at economist who criticized David Suzuki’s “alleged ignorance of mainstream economics”
Rees rips today’s economic models as “mathematical abstractions containing no useful information”, expecting complex real world to conform to models. No 2213 Posted by fw, May 6, 2018 “In a … Continue reading
Don’t give anti-pipeline org. tax dollars to hire students, says CBC News
CBC article mentioned by Dogwood org. as part of “hate mail piling up” in response to its stop KM campaign. No 2207 Posted by fw, April 27, 2018 “The hate … Continue reading
Kinder Morgan suspends pipeline work, gives governments until May 31 to resolve differences
Under attack from BC and Alberta, Trudeau blames his predecessor, Stephen Harper No 2197 Posted by fw, April 9, 2018 “In Calgary Sunday afternoon, Kinder announced it was suspending ‘all non-essential activities … Continue reading
