Off the Pedestal: Creating a New Vision of Economic Growth

A well thought out and well wrought article on the why’s and wherefore’s of economic growth: “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, [...]

As Carbon Output Hits Record High, Palin Declares ‘I Love That Smell Of The Emissions’

“During the holiday weekend, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin (R) reclaimed her favorite position — the center of media attention — when she launched a national bus tour. Palin’s first stop was a motorcycle rally in D.C. where she rode in on a Harley and proudly announced to a group of veterans and TV cameras, [...]

Hunger Crisis Worsens, Food System Broken: Oxfam

Think it’s time to grown our own? “Food prices could double in the next 20 years and demand in 2050 will be 70 percent higher than now, UK charity Oxfam said on Tuesday, warning of worsening hunger as the global food economy stumbles close to breakdown. “The food system is pretty well bust in the [...]

Buffalo County, Wisconsin: Recent Pics from Kristine Beck’s Place

More pictures from Kristine Beck’s. This is an ongoing project that I have been involved in. The trees are busting out and so are we! As I have said before, it is a pleasure to work with someone so involved in the process. This land is special and so are its inhabitants. These trees were [...]

Germany To Drop Nuclear Power By 2022

“The German government said Monday it intends to phase-out nuclear power over the next decade, and immediately close eight of its oldest and most glitch-prone reactors. Details of how the government would plug any resulting electricity shortfall or meet its ambitious climate protection targets remained scarce, and the proposals were met with criticism from opposition [...]