Here’s an interesting perspective from author, political activist, and social justice advocate Naomi Klein. Yes, this is a “civilizational wake-up call,” but we seem to be continually hitting the snooze button on the alarm. I’m reminded of the cartoon featuring …
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The Dialectic: Activism Blossoms Under the Trump Presidency
This isn’t an original thought, but it’s a good one. It was expressed yesterday by the Governor of Vermont, who said something like, “The only good thing about the Trump presidency is that it has turned tens of millions of …
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Despite Wanton Corruption and Political Theater, Environmentalism's Star Is Rising
A reader sent me this regarding my apology for having referred to habitual viewers of Fox News as “idiots”: Congratulations on your apology. It was well written and sincere. However, I can’t see how you can say Bill O’Reilly (from Fox …
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BP, Peak Oil and Climate Change
I come across several articles each day that cause me to adjust my position on where we’re going as a civilization. Here’s one on BP, peak oil, and climate change that offers an interesting nuance, concluding with the following: As …
Tagged with: aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, BP, global climate change, global warming, Naomi Klein, peak oil
