AMAZING — How a new global movement plans to solve climate, hunger, health, and democracy crises
Regeneration International commits to feed the planet and reverse climate change via regenerative agriculture No 1375 Posted by fw, June 19, 2015 “When literally billions of people, the 99 percent, … Continue reading
Six lessons activists can learn from Spain’s democratic revolution
Spain’s approach has potential to shake up assumptions about how to run and fund movements and campaigns No 1362 Posted by fw, June 6, 2015 “I traveled to Barcelona and … Continue reading
Towards a more economically secure, ecologically stable, and socially equitable future
Canadian ecologist William Rees details the essentials of a Global Survival Plan No 1318 Posted by fw, April 24, 2015 “We are engaged in a genuine paradigm shift—the abandonment of … Continue reading
“The takeaway for climate activists is to not back down” – That’s the lesson from NY fracking ban
Surprise, surprise – Sometimes elected officials do listen (provided they’re not denialist Republicans) No 1213 Posted by fw, December 20, 2014 “New York’s resolute stance against fracking is particularly momentous … Continue reading
The proven effectiveness of “disruption” and “sacrifice” tactics in citizen protest movements
If proven, why is it rare that groups will risk using either tactic in significant measure? No 1211 Posted by fw, December 15, 2014 “The truth is that, despite the … Continue reading
People helping people to create resilient communities — an exciting, innovative model of grassroots social change
Leading the way to local resilience solutions in Portland, OR is a new start-up, “Community Supported Everything” No 1190 Posted by fw, November 14, 2014 “When people are faced with a dire … Continue reading
Fierce grassroots resistance blows $17 billion hole in tar sands revenues
Anti-tar sands campaigns cause delays and cancelled projects, says new report No 1179 Posted by fw, November 2, 2014 “The growing tide of tar sands resistance—seen in blockades, tree sits, … Continue reading
Neil McCabe’s Green Plan presentation wins high praise at Radical Emission Reduction Conference
McCabe’s presentation “was critically inspiring” — climate scientist Kevin Anderson, conference convenor No 948 Posted by fw, January 7, 2014 Dublin firefighter Neil McCabe was one of only a few … Continue reading
Awards heaped on Dublin’s Neil McCabe for innovation and leadership in addressing climate change issues
Dublin City Council seconded Neil for 12 months to bring Green Plan to entire fire service and City Council No 947 Posted by fw, January 6, 2014 “Dublin fire fighter, … Continue reading
How to help those in need of help — two leading women activists tell their stories
U.S. activists Rachel LaForest and Madeline Janis share their lessons from the frontlines No 748 Posted by fw, May 16, 2013 “[Personal stories put] a face to the organizing that … Continue reading
It will take more than petitions to stop Harper’s thirst for power over CBC
Petitions are seldom an effective method of achieving change, unless they are accompanied by other, more effective actions. No 738 Posted by fw, May 06, 2013 “If on-line petitioners and … Continue reading
Roadmap to Survival 2100 by Prof. Wm. Rees
Introduction to the kinds of policies implicit in a Survival 2100–type project No 510 Posted by fw, June 25, 2012 “…sustainability does, indeed, demand what many scientists (and even politicians) … Continue reading
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