Electric cars set sales record in Norway with 58% market shareIn times of global warming, policy measures with tax exemptions makes Norway the third largest market for electric vehicles in the world, after China and the United States.An incredible boost in sales for zero emission cars took place in March. According to Elbilstatistikk.no, a total... Continue Reading →
[…] Sustainability or sustainable development has been described in many ways: ‘Meeting our needs while not compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs’ (Bruntland Commission), ‘Living well within the limits of nature’ (Mathis Wackernagel), author of Sharing Nature’s Interest) or simply ‘Not cheating on our children’ (former Environment Minister John Gummer). Regardless of... Continue Reading →
What is sustainability?
irrationality exists worldwide…
Irrationality exists worldwide, involving most people, governments, and the media. Skimping on worthwhile and essential projects, nations spend huge amount of money on armaments and hostilities. When we look at all the misery and costs of war it makes no sense not have eliminated it, but we haven’t. The automobile, air conditioning, and ever... Continue Reading →
most toxic substances find a home in the bodies of the world’s poor
We eat hamburgers made from beef gazed on lands cleared from tropical forests that once contained vast amounts of carbon. When those forests are burned, that carbon is released into the atmosphere as CO2. In addition, the animals destined for our hamburgers produce huge amounts of methane, which is twenty-three times more powerful than... Continue Reading →
Runaway Greenhouse Effect
Venus is the nearest planet to Earth, both literally and metaphorically. It is the same size as Earth, with the same mass. Yet it is also completely different—its surface is a promethean nightmare. Choking blankets of carbon dioxide have created a runaway greenhouse effect that holds the surface temperature at more than 750°F, about twice... Continue Reading →
forces of corporate totalitarianism
“I propose that the forces of corporate totalitarianism are deliberately destroying this entire world in order to sell their simulated version of it back to us at a profit.” - Diane Harvey & “We poetically construct our identity as human beings, together with our values, largely through reciprocal relationships with animals. They provide us with... Continue Reading →
to be hopeful…
“TO BE HOPEFUL in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys... Continue Reading →
Dr Daisaku Ikeda’s Yearly Peace Proposals
It is clear that human nature is multi-faceted and is not in itself the essential cause of war and violence. As the Seville Statement on Violence adopted at the General Conference of UNESCO in November 1989 made clear, “It is scientifically incorrect to say that war or any other violent behaviour is genetically programmed into... Continue Reading →
climate justice et the earth charter…
"When we think of climate change, somewhere we try to safeguard our personal interests. But if we talk of climate justice, we spontaneously resolve to keep the poor safe during natural disasters." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi Source... The Earth Charter (conclusion) - The Way Forward As never before in history, common destiny beckons us... Continue Reading →
The Earth Charter - Preamble We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and great promise. To move forward we must recognize that in the midst of a magnificent diversity of... Continue Reading →
resilience
"If we are to realize the rich possibilities inherent in the concept of resilience, we will need to expand and recast our understanding of what it means. Resilience, in other words, should not be thought of as simply our capacity to prepare for and respond to threats. Rather, we should think of it in terms... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 