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The Bulletin: December 10–16, 2025
The Bulletin: December 10–16, 2025 This past week’s articles of interest… CLICK HERE If you’re new to my writing, check out this overview. Aussie Data Centers Could Swallow 40 Million Litres Of Water Per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households | ZeroHedge U.S. Army Looks to Build Small Refineries for Critical Minerals | OilPrice.com White House Draws […]
Today’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh XVIII
Today’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh XVIII Tulum, Mexico (1986) Photo by author As per usual, my comment on an article in The Tyee that gives an interesting perspective on the idea of ‘Carbon Footprint’ and individual verses collective actions in addressing the behavioural/consumption changes necessary for effective action on climate change. * * * Great read […]
What is Low-Carbon Living?
WHAT IS LOW-CARBON LIVING? It’s re-imagining our lives to be more resilient, more abundant and more luxurious, while also being gentler on the Earth. Sound impossible? It’s not! My little family of four utilizes appropriate technology to lower our homestead’s carbon footprint, and it makes us happier, healthier and better connected to our community. Check out […]
Life on 1/10th the Fossil Fuels Proves to Be Awesome
LIFE ON 1/10TH THE FOSSIL FUELS PROVES TO BE AWESOME That’s according to Peter Kalmus, an atmospheric scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in California. Alarmed by drastic changes in the Earth’s climate systems, Kalmus, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world in the process. He cut his carbon footprint by […]
Energy Landscapes: An Aerial View Of Europe’s Carbon Footprint
Energy Landscapes: An Aerial View Of Europe’s Carbon Footprint PHOTOS BY ALEX MACLEAN ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Alex MacLean is known for his aerial photographs documenting changes in the landscape brought about by human intervention and natural processes. MacLean is the author of 11 books and his work has been exhibited widely. Journalist Daniel Grossman worked with MacLean on this […]
Bottled Risk
Bottled Risk Over the last 15 years, the bottled-water industry has experienced explosive growth, which shows no sign of slowing. In fact, bottled water – including everything from “purified spring water” to flavored water and water enriched with vitamins, minerals, or electrolytes – is the largest growth area in the beverage industry, even in cities […]
Earth Overshoot Day and Not-For-Profit Enterprise
Earth Overshoot Day and Not-For-Profit Enterprise In 2015, 13 August is Earth Overshoot Day. The day marks the estimated calendar date when humanity’s demand on the planet’s ecological services (which produce renewable resources and assimilate wastes) outstrips what the Earth can supply. This means that for the rest of the year, we are taking more than […]
How Much Crude Oil Do You Consume On A Daily Basis?
How Much Crude Oil Do You Consume On A Daily Basis? Oil. The commodity. We know what it’s worth – at least we thought we did – but what does a barrel of the black stuff get you in real life? Before we get theoretical, let’s first consider how much oil you use. If you’re in the […]
