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Book review of Dirt: the erosion of civilization
Book review of Dirt: the erosion of civilization Preface. On average civilizations collapsed between 800 to 2,000 years before ruining their soil. Industrial agriculture is doing this far faster – in most of the United States half of the original topsoil is gone and industrial farming techniques erode and compact the land much more than […]
Despite Risks, Canada’s Tar Sands Industry Is Betting Big on Oil Trains
Despite Risks, Canada’s Tar Sands Industry Is Betting Big on Oil Trains Last year, Canada exported a record amount of tar sands oil to the U.S., despite low oil prices leading to major losses once again for the struggling tar sands industry. That achievement required a big bump in hauling oil by rail, with those daily volumes in late 2018 more than […]
To Clean Up the Planet, Clean Up DC First
To Clean Up the Planet, Clean Up DC First Raw log export docks, Astoria, Oregon. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. For decades, majorities of Americans have favored swift, meaningful action on climate change. They understand that we must transition away from dirty fuels and toward clean, renewable energy. Yet despite this overwhelming support, Congress has repeatedly […]
David Holmgren: A Baby Boomers’ Apology
David Holmgren: A Baby Boomers’ Apology There are days, though all too scarce, when very nice surprises come my way. Case in point: yesterday I received a mail from David Holmgren after a long period of radio silence. Australia’s David is one of the fathers of permaculture, along with Bill Mollison, for those few who […]
Climate Change: Real – Fake – Exaggerated?
Climate Change: Real – Fake – Exaggerated? QUESTION: I find it interesting that you are against human-induced global warming yet you confirm that climate change is natural. You seem to be in the middle of these arguments. You warned that solar activity was declining and there was a risk of going into a mini ice-age, but you […]
Cyberattacks, Solar Storms And EMP Weapons: The U.S. Power Grid Is Extremely Vulnerable And An Extended Blackout Is Inevitable
Cyberattacks, Solar Storms And EMP Weapons: The U.S. Power Grid Is Extremely Vulnerable And An Extended Blackout Is Inevitable A lot of Americans are mocking Venezuela right now, but the truth is that what has happened to them could also happen to us very easily. As you will see below, DARPA is so concerned about […]
The Oil Industry Faces A ‘Crisis Of Confidence’
The Oil Industry Faces A ‘Crisis Of Confidence’ The oil industry is starting to feel the pressure of climate change. Oil executives, by and large, have not been swayed to change their business practices despite years of warnings about the climate crisis. However, they are beginning to listen to shareholders who are demanding change, while […]
Planetary Collapse Threatens Our Survival: A New Study Says That More Than 1,200 Species “Will Almost Certainly Face Extinction”
Planetary Collapse Threatens Our Survival: A New Study Says That More Than 1,200 Species “Will Almost Certainly Face Extinction” We are witnessing a worldwide environmental collapse, and nobody seems to know how to stop it. As you will see below, a study that was just released that looked at more than 5,000 species of birds, […]
The methane menace
The methane menace The concentration of methane in the atmosphere has been increasing for more than a decade and now appears to be accelerating. The rising concentration is worldwide, but is more pronounced in the tropics and northern mid-latitudes. What has caused this increase is not yet well understood. It is almost certainly due to […]
I Love the Green New Deal But …
I Love the Green New Deal But … Ever since our first ancestor lit a fire, humans have been pumping CO2 into the atmosphere. Add to that the first herder because ruminants are another large emitter of greenhouse gas (GHG). Some people want to declare a national emergency and ban fossil fuels within ten years. […]
The “Bomb Cyclone” Is Back And It’s Ready To Explode Into A Hurricane
The “Bomb Cyclone” Is Back And It’s Ready To Explode Into A Hurricane A powerful winter storm is forecasted “to intensify explosively” in the southwest US on Tuesday into Wednesday, unleashing a wide array of life-threatening weather hazards for tens of millions of Americans, reported Axios. The impact area is expected from North Texas through the Dakotas […]
Here’s The Problem: The Pie Is Shrinking
Here’s The Problem: The Pie Is Shrinking At that point, the only way to enable debt-serfs to service their debts is too give them free money, i.e. Universal Basic Income (UBI). Scrape away the churn and distraction and the problem is simple: the pie of prosperity is shrinking, and the “fixes” are failing. The status quo […]
1,700+ Species Now at Risk From Human Action, Researchers Report
1,700+ Species Now at Risk From Human Action, Researchers Report There is only one Earth, but human growth is ensuring that it carries steadily more passengers. And that leaves less and less room for humanity’s companions on board the planet. The Nile lechwe is an antelope that lives in the swamps of Ethiopia and South […]
Who will Displace the Omniciders?
Who will Displace the Omniciders? Citizens challenging the towering threat of climate crisis should never underestimate the consequences of our dependence on fossil fuel corporations. Real engagement with the worsening climate disruption means spending more of our leisure hours on civic action. The fate of future generations and our planet depends on the intensity of […]
Carbon tax fine print
Carbon tax fine print If the Paris agreement target of keeping global warming to well below 2°C is to be met, it is generally agreed that global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuels and industry need to peak and then decline very soon–meaning before the end of next year, or very shortly after. […]
