Ocasio-Cortez says Green New Deal critics are making 'fools of themselves' “Historically speaking we have mobilized our country around war. It doesn’t need to be this way when the greatest existential challenge we face is climate change. We will have to mobilize our entire economy around saving ourselves and taking care of this planet.” “A... Continue Reading →
you’ve got to speak up…
speak up...
worth comparing rail to other modes of transportation on energy consumption and emissions…
Rail travel is cleaner than driving or flying, but will Americans buy in? Transportation represents a large portion – about 29 percent – of U.S. emissions, and the share has been rising in recent years. Rail proponents often argue that investment in trains and public transportation is a key part of making transportation cleaner, and... Continue Reading →
nor do we care…
We are part of nature; however we do not feel it nor live accordingly. Instead we see ourselves connected to the worlds of technology, money, consumerism, and entertainment. A mere one hundred years ago, most people knew where what they needed came from, and to a lesser degree where what they discarded went.... Continue Reading →
third largest market for electric vehicles in the world…
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 →
