On the Road to Extinction
Maybe it’s not all about us. No 2056 Posted by fw, September 18, 2017 This article is reposted with author Elizabeth West’s permission and under her original title and subtitle. … Continue reading
The demand for perpetual economic growth, and the madness it provokes, leads to environmental collapse
Environmental destruction is not a by-product of endless consumption – it’s a necessary element. No 2055 Posted by fw, September 17, 2017 “Environmental collapse does not progress by neat increments. … Continue reading
Half of Canada’s monitored species (451 of 903) are in decline, with average decline of 83%
“Federal government departments charged with protecting and recovering species repeatedly cut their species-at-risk funding.” No 2054 Posted by fw, September 16, 2017 “When WWF International and the Zoological Society of … Continue reading
The environmental movement failed because of our addiction to economic growth
We must either conquer this addition or face the failure of civilization, says Richard Heinberg No 2036 Posted by fw, August 21, 2017 ***** “We will grow our economy while … Continue reading
David Suzuki faults politicians and political system for failures of environmental movement
Holds out hope Blue Dot Movement will put “right to healthy environment” in charter of rights and freedoms No 2004 Posted by fw, July 10, 2017 “Politics, of course, is … Continue reading
At People’s Climate March, Canadian activist blasts Trudeau’s climate policies and leadership
Crunch the numbers and his vaunted deal with the provinces comes up far short of what we need, says Avi Lewis. No 1948 Posted by fw, May 1, 2017 “So, Canada … Continue reading
We are consuming ourselves to death under the banner of limitless economic growth
Rethinking economic growth in an age of environmental limits to growth cannot be avoided — Will change be by design or disaster? No 1938 Posted by fw, April 19, 2017 “What … Continue reading
Keystone XL: Trump approves permit, but fight far from over, says defiant Bill McKibben
Sign the petition today to tell Trudeau to reject Trump’s climate denial. No 1918 Posted by fw, March 24, 2017 “Prime Minister Trudeau has said that “only communities can grant permission” … Continue reading
The Transition Movement: building alternative, resilient communities from the bottom up, worldwide
Transitioners are warm, open-hearted, welcoming, tolerant, caring, generous, with a positive vision of the future. No 1911 Posted by fw, March 15, 2017 “Transition communities are re-imagining and re-designing the vital … Continue reading
Tell Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to say NO to Kinder Morgan
U.S.-based Kinder Morgan is asking Canadian funders to invest money in its Trans Mountain pipeline to increase capacity to 890,000 barrels a day. No 1900 Posted by fw, February 24, 2017 … Continue reading
“Donald Trump’s a fucking idiot. If he’s going to believe that our voices are going to be silent…”
Thousands of activists and veterans say they’re returning to Standing Rock, to prepare to block its completion. No 1892 Posted by fw, February 13, 2017 Donald Trump – “I don’t even … Continue reading
“Global warming a Chinese hoax,” tweeted America’s Denier-in-Chief
A survey of evidence reveals devastating climate change impacts worldwide, evidence that Trump wilfully ignores. No 1890 Posted by fw, February 10, 2017 “2016 was a dark year for anyone paying … Continue reading
A tweet about America’s duplicitous Liar-in-Chief stirs remembrance of things past for Rob Hopkins
“Good can overcome ignorance, spite and hate” – Rob’s touching story bears witness to a truth Trump will never know. No 1882 Posted by fw, January 30, 2017 “I want to … Continue reading
Climate change promises are in shreds as apathy, duplicity and greed hold sway
Saving Our Planet is not terribly important for men of power – the politicians and corporations. No 1872 Posted by fw, January 17, 2017 “Global climate change is the greatest crisis … Continue reading
New court challenge to Trudeau’s cabinet approval of Trans Mountain pipeline
Challenge argues National Energy Board failed to consider project’s impact on endangered resident killer whales. No 1851 Posted by fw, December 21, 2016 “The request for judicial review filed with the … Continue reading
CETA: Hundreds of Civil society groups in Canada and Europe issue loud clear call for rejection
Will Trudeau heed the call, or will he ignore citizens, cave to the ruling class and ratify CETA? No 1846 Posted by fw, December 14, 2016 “As it stands, CETA is … Continue reading
Meet Gramma Tina and the Nanas, a UK anti-fracking group of moms rising up in resistance
Tina is facing £55,000 in court costs, and now prison threatens if she doesn’t pay up. No 1845 Posted by fw, December 13, 2016 “We’re very pleased to bring you the … Continue reading
My reply to Hedy Fry, federal Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre, re: Stop Kinder Morgan campaign
Canadians have a right to know the “benefits and risks” Cabinet used to make this planet-wrecking decision. No 1841 Posted by fw, December 6, 2016 To make a long email story … Continue reading
Facing planet-wrecking 5.9 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, Trudeau approves Kinder Morgan
It’s inconceivable Trudeau doesn’t know that increasing production of tar sands oil will wreck the planet No 1839 Posted by fw, December 4, 2016 “As Greenpeace said, ‘There are no good … Continue reading
