State of The Transition, November 2016: Steps forward continue to outnumber steps back
The global energy transition remains in a state of net forward momentum as of the end of November.
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Investigating Environmental Racism
In Nova Scotia, minority and low-income communities are disproportionately located near degraded environments. An ongoing research project raises awareness of the issue, while also mobilizing affected residents to action.
Whole Systems, Humility, and Empathy—Thoughts about a Sustainable and Resilient Politics
If we were to consider the recent election and its aftermath as a dry run or a sort of stress-test for the way the more liberal half of America will respond to the emerging climate crisis, the outlook is mixed, at best.
Food Waste Pioneers: David Rodriguez + Jonathan Bloom
Five years ago, when we first started covering the food waste issue, America was throwing away enough food to fill the Rose Bowl every day.
Film Review: ‘Qu’est-ce qu’on attend?‘ (‘What are we waiting for?’)
In which we review ‘Qu’est-ce qu’on attend?‘, Marie-Monique Robin’s wonderful new film about Transition in the village of Ungersheim.
Aging in Community: Inside the Senior Cohousing Movement
For seniors who want to age in a supportive community environment, cohousing is an exciting alternative to traditional options such as retirement homes and assisted living centers.
Standing Rock: Cautiously Optimistic as International Solidarity Builds
This morning, the water flows a little easier in the Cannonball River.
Cooperative and Common Ownership
What changes to the cooperative form would permit a better construction of the commons?
Climate Science Communication: Trust begets Trust
Why are we failing at communicating the danger of climate change?
World Energy Outlook 2016 – Fatih Birol in Brussels
On 16 November 2016 the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented its annual ”World Energy Outlook” report (WEO-2016).
The Real Standing Rock Victory Is This: “Inevitable” Is Not What It Used to Be
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has defied history.
Decolonisation in Europe: Sámi Musician Sofia Jannok Points to Life beyond Colonialism
I was able to interview Sofia Jannok to explore the connection between her music, the decolonisation of Sámi Indigenous land and of Europe, and the necessity of Indigenous rights and Indigenous peoples’ perspectives for all of humanity.