Dissociation and the norm

Those of us in the urban world, in a developed country or part thereof, tend to think of commercial and consumption-based transactions very much in business terms, we talk of doing 'business' with one another, or providing a service or 'good', or being a 'resource' for your business. For many, the earth is something the … Continue reading Dissociation and the norm →

World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth

April 22nd, Cochabamba, BoliviaPEOPLES AGREEMENTToday, our Mother Earth is wounded and the future of humanity is in danger.If global warming increases by more than 2 degrees Celsius, a situation that the “Copenhagen Accord” could lead to, there is a 50% probability that the damages caused to our Mother Earth will be completely irreversible. Between 20% … Continue reading World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth →

Nature as employer

How is the myth of job creation trumping sustainability perpetuated? I imagine it is a combination of people having immediate needs, more important that planning for the uncertain future, and of widespread ingnorance on what it is that creates jobs. How do people learn that by sacrificing biocapacity now, irreversible job losses will occur in the … Continue reading Nature as employer →

some ideas on how we create sustainable society, part 2

This covers the idea of assets such as land, energy and water, and how they may be treated when viewed through the lens of sustainability and equality..I believe with a carbon tax in place, locally manufactured goods would become relatively more affordable. This may result in a boost to local industries and the strengthening of … Continue reading some ideas on how we create sustainable society, part 2 →