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foraging

Does foraging damage the countryside?

Self-provisioning as a political act is to be free of the state and state rule. The easiest way to control a population is through their stomachs.


January 21, 2025

International Blue Shield fact-finding mission

How Archaeologists Can Solve the Earth’s ‘Wicked Problems’

In my new book, Wicked Problems for Archaeologists, I examine a few creative ways that we can use archaeology to help directly address some of the global challenges that threaten both human and planetary health.


January 21, 2025

wild nature

Finding our way home. Part I: What are we missing?

But if we are to continue at all, we have only one choice—to give up the conqueror role; to return to living simply as a small part of an organic whole.


January 21, 2025

Southern resident orca whales

Last Call?

Yes, there is much work to do, and nothing is more worth doing than trying to save this place. But if in my rushed, dogged efforts I became distracted from Tahlequah’s call, then I need to ask what I’m doing.


January 21, 2025

Remains of Nubian Pyramids of Merowe near Al-Bagrawiyah (2010}.

Wishful thinking? Sweden building nuclear waste site to last 100,000 years

Can you think of anything built by humans that you would expect to last 100,000 years? I can’t.


January 19, 2025

Sahara Desert

Pivoting to a Strategy based in Climate Adaptation: The Path Forward from Trump-world

The SAFER strategy is ambitious, even audacious. But in the face of escalating climate impacts, it’s clear that it is our best chance at building a more resilient future. As Trump takes power again, be empowered yourself… the time to pivot toward a strategy centred on adaptation is now.


January 17, 2025

Solar farm

How states will keep fighting for climate progress under Trump

In his second term, Trump has signaled he would attack Joe Biden’s climate policies any way he can, increase fossil fuel production, and stymie the expansion of renewable energy. Yet he may not be as successful as he hopes, because states will once again take action.


January 17, 2025

Siċaŋġu Co members Mayce Low Dog and Karen Moore harvest local plants. Credit: Grace Hussain

For Siċaŋġu Nation, Taking Food Sovereignty Back Means Eating Climate-Friendly

The many shifting challenges facing the Siċaŋġu Nation is why food sovereignty is so critical. “They’re here to teach us how to be food sovereign because someday food is gonna get too expensive for our people,” says Brandi Charging Eagle.


January 17, 2025

coastline

Climate: Facing the New Reality and Fighting Back

A new and frightening world of climate change is unfolding around us, and Donald Trump’s election will strengthen its hold.  I will focus here on three things: What will the emerging climate reality be like?  How did we get here?  What can we still do?


January 17, 2025

Sunita Narain

Sunita Narain: “Reality and Perseverance in India: Pollution, Poverty, and Policy”

In this episode, Nate is joined by environmentalist and policy advocate Sunita Narain to discuss the intricate relationship between environmental issues and development, emphasizing the need for economically inclusive solutions.


January 16, 2025

Palisades Fire

Ecology of Fear: Mike Davis’ history of LA and natural disaster is re-read whenever fire rages in California

Davis’ politically strident, stylishly written book explores the interplay between urban development, natural disasters, man-made catastrophes and cultural narratives.


January 16, 2025

Hubble Telescope image

The LA Fires and the Big Bang

One of the mysteries of Hubble’s universe is why we haven’t found other intelligent species. One explanation is that most civilizations do themselves in before they can reach out into space.


January 16, 2025

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