The Third Great Revolution
Eco philosopher Joanna Macy declares we are in the midst of the Third Great Revolution in the history of mankind
The Energy Descent Curve of David Holmgren
In David Holmgren’s view, Western Civilization has gone through a tremendous ascent. We've climbed to the peak of the mountain with respect to consumerism, consumption of world resources, consumption of energy. We are at the very peak. What are our…
Still the airport
poem: still the airport gleaming / with faux promises
Make a Mess Kit
Carry your own travel mug, real fork, and bowl, so that you can reach beyond single-use "disposable" items.
Streamline your closet
Simplifying your stuff can start with the unused items in your clothes closet.
Downplay your disposal
Use your kitchen disposal only occasionally; put waste in its proper place.
Positive environmental news: Meuse river
Europe’s largest river restoration is making changes across the entire landscape, bringing benefits to wildlife and people
Unseen
poem: firm white domes crest garden soil / sporophores / like icebergs
Digging deeper on water solutions
It's not going to "get better" soon. We can't just "wait it out." Water issues are the new normal. So, what can we do?
Ignore-ance
poem: Gotta dash to soccer practice