From cotton to wool, or leather to cashmere, most clothing begins life as a raw material on a farm or rangeland. For this reason, the future of the fashion industry is inextricably linked with the future of agriculture. Though agriculture is currently a major driver of biodiversity loss and climate change, it can be transformed... Continue Reading →
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward. Purchase book: Amazon “A powerful read that fills one with, dare I say . . . hope?”—The New York Times “A fiery, hopeful manifesto on how to make sense... Continue Reading →
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate
The skyrocketing cost of fire insurance foreshadows a larger confrontation over so-called managed retreat. If America wants to fight climate change—or enjoy the benefits of a modern economy—it must get much better at building electricity transmission. Yikes. A terrible thing happened to me recently. I started to care about electricity-transmission policy. In energy circles, the... Continue Reading →
Unfortunately, I Care About Power Lines Now
When it comes to eating meat, it is never purely about protein. Some carnivores are so committed, they recognise vegetables only as side dishes, while those who abstain from animal products will almost certainly refuse a steak from an ethical, organic supplier – but might do so in favour of an intensely processed vegan proxy.... Continue Reading →
Meat Me Halfway review: A thoughtful case for the reducetarian diet
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When we consider how to cut down on waste and lower our personal environmental impact, evaluating our grocery-shopping habits plays an important role. A whopping 30-40% of all food in the United States is wasted each year, a considerable portion of which is connected with grocery retail. According to the EPA, food containers and packaging account for 23% of landfill... Continue Reading →
9 Ways to Be an Eco-Friendlier Grocery Shopper
How to Protect Workers Hurt By the Fight Against Climate Change In a dramatic move for global efforts to combat climate change, the European Union last week laid out an ambitious proposal to transition away from fossil fuels. Brussels’ announcement marks the latest step in a rapidly accelerating green revolution. Driven by a stunning reduction... Continue Reading →
A Safety Net for the Green Economy
“how restoring the water cycle can help stop climate change”
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What will life be like after peak oil, in an age of major climate shifts? Hollywood movies often depict it as a bleak, dystopian world where each day is a struggle to survive after every system we depend on has been stripped away. Unfortunately, that version of the story seems to be on track so... Continue Reading →
An Aspirational Vision of Life After Fossil Fuels
For six years I worked in climate advocacy. I researched how to mobalise ourselves, and politicians, to halt climate change. Because good policy doesn’t come out of thin air. Policies start as ideas, batted around by a bunch of people trying to please a bunch of stakeholders. Laws are a manifestation of the minds of... Continue Reading →
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How do you decide where to order your take-out or delivery meal? Definitely, you want delicious food. And for some people, reducing waste is also an important consideration. These sustainability-focused folks factor in how the restaurant packages their meal. Does the restaurant package food in single-use plastic or Styrofoam? Do they automatically toss in excess... Continue Reading →
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