Business as Usual = Catastrophic Food Shortages

A scientific model developed by the Anglia Ruskin University indicates that without substantial change in behavior and (climate) policy, the world will suffer drastic food shortages […]

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NASA: The World in 2100

A new image from NASA, based on the best available data, shows that Africa is going to be cooking, and, interestingly, the Pacific Northwest will […]

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Achieving Climate Justice through Labor Unity

This wonderful article from Harsha Walia makes the important point that we must unite across workers who work to extract resources and those who work to […]

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A Critical Look at Organics

In this scathing SF Gate article, giant wholesale retailer Costco is being criticized for mainstreaming organic foods. While this move has improved access to organic food […]

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Angelina Jolie on Violence Against Women

After my recent stint in jail, which you can read about here, I’ve become more sensitized to violence and how it manifests in society. Angelina […]

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Be Eco-Conscious for a Better Life

Sometimes you need a feel-good post that really resonates because it’s true…well this here is it! From Films for Action, this research-infused article expounds 10 reasons […]

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Human Nature and Climate Change

From independent climate writer Lisa Bennett, and based on her interview research on why humans get so stuck on climate change, this list about human nature […]

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Growing Gardens; Blooming Prisoners

Following my experiences in the SF County Jail about a week ago, I’m exploring various forms of rehabilitation for inmates. Gardening seems to be an […]

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Reducing Climate Change Improves Health

A New Scientist article is after my own heart, talking about the connections between what I call personal and planetary wellness. In other words, addressing […]

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Seeing Beyond Orange: My Weekend in Jail (Part II of II)

Last week, I wrote about the first day (Saturday, June 13) of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshop on nonviolent communication (NVC) that I […]

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