It’s natural to wonder about the effectiveness of social movements like protest marches and boycotts. Do they change anything? As suggested in the graphic below, the answer appears to be a big fat yes in the case of the stationary …
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Unlimited Political Bribery
My perception (though I could be wrong, has happened) is that Americans are starting to understand what Carter said here, and they’re not going to let it continue. Obviously, as long as there is big money in politics, corruption is …
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A Sustainable Society Requires a Just Tax System
Yes, we have homeless, starving military veterans, dying by suicide at the rate of 22 per day. But we have engineered a society in which corporations like Amazon, Delta Airlines, GM, IBM, and Deere paid zero taxes last year. That’s …
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Are We Screwed?
If you’re offended by vulgar language, you may want to skip this hilarious but deadly accurate video on the state of the planet vis-a-vis climate change. One thing I like about this is that, in addition to its considerable comedic …
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Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right
On my reading list is New Yorker reporter Jane Mayer’s new book, “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right,” that explores how the Koch brothers and fellow right-wing billionaires have funded a …
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Is the Treason a Bigger Factor than the Insanity, or Vice Versa?
A reader submits this absolutely stunning piece of artwork and asks, “Are Republican voters finally realizing that they’ve been conned?” The short answer is no, but that doesn’t apply to everyone. Former Trump supporter and Army veteran, David Weissman, recently …
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Environmental Collapse
Question: Since he took office, President Trump has made eliminating federal environmental regulations a top priority. Working in sync with help from Republicans in Congress, Trump has done everything possible to drive the success of the fossil fuel industry, stripping …
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For Goodness Sake, Make All the Money in Energy You Possibly Can
Apparently, Bernie Sanders wants to move all our IOUs (investor-owned power utilities) into the public sector, though I can’t image why. What’s the problem with making money if you’re doing it in an environment where you’re cleaning up your mess, …
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Iceland: What a 21st Century Country Looks Like
Most of our coverage on Iceland has dealt with its fabulously passionate approach to environmental sustainability. Iceland’s Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, became deputy chairperson of the Left-Green Movement in 2003 and has been their chairperson since 2013. If you want a good laugh, check out …
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Trump, Lies, and Sustainabililty
Trump’s behavior, with the frantic, bald-faced lying at every turn, and for no reason, is unsustainable. This cannot continue; it’s going to cross a line somewhere, and soon. The man is insane. This must cease. I feel very strongly that …
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