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Oil Exploration Under Arctic Ice Could Cause Uncontrollable Natural Disaster

By carolyn, on September 6th, 2011%

Any serious oil spill in the ice of the Arctic, the “new frontier” for oil exploration, is likely to be an uncontrollable environmental disaster despoiling vast areas of the world’s most untouched ecosystem, one of the world’s leading polar scientists has told The Independent. . . . → Read More: Oil Exploration Under Arctic Ice Could Cause Uncontrollable Natural Disaster

Underminers, Chapter 1, By Keith Farnish

By carolyn, on September 2nd, 2011%

In our disconnected lives we are made to feel safe, even though we are on the edge of catastrophe; we are made to enjoy what we do, even though we have forgotten what joy feels like; we are made to experience self-worth, even though we have become worthless; we are made to feel in control, even though we have no control at all…the system has us where it wants us. . . . → Read More: Underminers, Chapter 1, By Keith Farnish

The Great Collapse Has Officially Begun, By Graham Summers

By carolyn, on August 21st, 2011%

In plain terms, we’re entering a period in history that will rival the Revolutionary war. This country will be very very different by the time it has ended. Many people will lose everything in this mess. Yes, everything. So if you have yet to take steps to prepare for this, you need to get moving NOW! . . . → Read More: The Great Collapse Has Officially Begun, By Graham Summers

The Shrinking Pie: Post-Growth Geopolitics, By Richard Heinberg

By carolyn, on June 17th, 2011%

As nations compete for currency advantages, they are also eyeing the world’s diminishing resources—fossil fuels, minerals, agricultural land, and water. Resource wars have been fought since the dawn of history, but today the competition is entering a new phase. Nations need increasing amounts of energy and materials to produce economic growth, but—as we have seen—the costs of supplying new increments of energy and materials are increasing. In many cases all that remains are lower-quality resources that have high extraction costs. In some instances, securing access to these resources requires military expenditures as well. Meanwhile the struggle for the control of resources is re-aligning political power balances throughout the world. . . . → Read More: The Shrinking Pie: Post-Growth Geopolitics, By Richard Heinberg

Off The Pedestal: Creating A New Vision of Economic Growth, By James Gustave Speth

By carolyn, on May 31st, 2011%

The idea of economic growth as an unquestioned force for good is ingrained in the American psyche. But a longtime environmental leader argues it’s time for the U.S. to reinvent its economy into one that focuses on sustaining communities, family life, and the natural world. The case is strong that growth in the affluent U.S. is now doing more harm than good. It makes no sense to separate the two challenges: energy supply and climate change must be dealt with together. . . . → Read More: Off The Pedestal: Creating A New Vision of Economic Growth, By James Gustave Speth

Ghosts of September 11, By Mike Ruppert

By carolyn, on May 5th, 2011%

This also raises a fair question: Is 9-11 back on the table for me?The answer is yes and no. Especially when “no” applies to any expectation that a competent, trustworthy court with jurisdiction would act with a budget and full approval of the U.S. Congress and the American people to actually reveal the truth and take action. It is yes when, as you will hear below, responsible and credible academics and journalists see the direct connection between September 11,2001 and where we are today… and where we are headed as a planet. This is because it is not possible to accurately understand or respond to Collapse without “seeing” all the criminality that led to it. Moreover, it is not possible to effectively deal with Collapse until the criminal behavior has been identified, addressed, and effectively terminated. Otherwise, the human race is left to confront Collapse as it is now; on an ad hoc basis, without any participation of sincere, honest and focused governmental bodies. . . . → Read More: Ghosts of September 11, By Mike Ruppert

What’s Wrong With The World And What Do We Do About It? A Movie Review By Margaret Emerson

By carolyn, on April 21st, 2011%

Recently, when I was watching the trailer for the latest of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thrillers for 15-year-olds, I wondered, with all of his talent and success, why doesn’t Spielberg produce a documentary that attempts to show how we can make the world better, instead of cranking out more pop culture fluff?

The answer came . . . → Read More: What’s Wrong With The World And What Do We Do About It? A Movie Review By Margaret Emerson

In The Dark Over Oil Reserves, By Andrew Simms

By carolyn, on April 5th, 2011%

Shell says we’re entering a ‘zone of uncertainty’ over oil supply – a frank admission it hasn’t a clue what’s going to happen. But within the industry there remains the same kind of blithe confidence in its ability to continue as before, propping up our economy and lifestyles, that governments just a few years ago placed in the banking system. . . . → Read More: In The Dark Over Oil Reserves, By Andrew Simms

The Local Food Revolution, By Michael Brownlee

By carolyn, on March 31st, 2011%

A local food revolution is quietly unfolding in our midst right here in Boulder County. It’s a revolution aimed at rebuilding this region’s capacity to feed its own people, to ensure food security and food sovereignty for all. . . . → Read More: The Local Food Revolution, By Michael Brownlee

Addiction And Recovery As A Partner For Transition, By Teri Dillion

By carolyn, on March 9th, 2011%

During the weekend of February 25-27, hundreds of people gathered at the Millenium Harvest House in Boulder, Colorado to attend the “Our Local Economy: Lives in Transition (http://www NULL.transitioncolorado NULL.org/)” conference organized by Transition Colorado founders, Michael Brownlee and Lynette Marie Hanthorn. While the official topic of the conference concentrated on food security and the . . . → Read More: Addiction And Recovery As A Partner For Transition, By Teri Dillion

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