Cosmologist Carl Sagan highlights the importance of facing reality for what it is, rather than what we hope it is or could be.
Does Fossil Fuel Divestment Really Work?
The fossil fuel divestment movement is not only impacting the petroleum industry, it is influencing education, government, and finance.
A Sustainable Source of Quality Jobs
Van Jones advocates for the support and development of the Green Collar Economy, a source of well-paid, domestic, and sustainable jobs.
NYC Steps Up Its Climate Action
The mayor of NYC has announced the commitment to divest the Big Apple from fossil fuels and take legal action against the big oil companies.
Unravelling the Narrative
Naomi Klein's book speaks to the need for real change in the face of the increasingly dire climate crisis. We can and must change our ways.
Per Espen Stoknes On Sparking Action
TED Recommendation Per Espen Stoknes: How To Transform Apocalypse Fatigue https://www.ted.com/talks/per_espen_stoknes_how_to_transform_apocalypse_fatigue_into_action_on_global_warming#t-872447
Reflections Of A Climate Hero
Author & activist Bill McKibben offers an account of his life as a climate warrior. Sharing his struggle as he helped grow the momentum around combating climate change.
Why Silent Spring Is Still An Important Read
Carson work was pivotal in triggering the modern environmental movement. 60 years later and it continues to remain relevant and insightful.
Embracing Change
Developing Awareness The brilliant and evocative Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw certainly provides us a lot to mull over. Shaw has given us so many memorable lines! Some of my favorites include, "Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself" (basically don't wait for the opportunity, create it); or "A life spent... Continue Reading →
The Inconvenient Movies
An Inconvenient Truth & its sequel are pretty much essential viewing for better grasping the climate crisis. Al Gore does amazing work...
How We Did It – The Social Conquest of Earth
Book Recommendation The Social Conquest of Earth by E. O. Wilson (2012) More description to follow.
Levelling Up
Book Recommendation The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability - Designing for Abundance by William McDonough and Michael Braungart (2013) More description to follow.