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Content concerning decision-making in groups and power structures – or more cynically, devoted to getting what you want. And the systems put in place by which those actions are directed and controlled.

The climate crisis requires a new culture and politics, not just new tech

The Guardian. What we have here, is the tragedy of the commons writ globally. “This is a crisis of culture and politics, not of science and technology.“ When you get down to it, the real problems lie with the perception… Continue Reading →

Minister Eby receives warning over ‘dangerous precedent’ in Penticton shelter dispute

Nanaimo News Bulletin. If we set the issue of homelessness aside when we read this article, the inappropriateness of a higher level of government imposing its own self-defined “solutions” onto local problems without collaboration becomes immediately apparent. Were Ottawa to… Continue Reading →

How to make space

Capital Daily. If it isn’t already obvious (and for some people it appears it isn’t), change is not only coming but inevitable. For our communities and cities to remain as they are today would take significantly more modification of human… Continue Reading →

The second-largest country in the world is running out of land

BNN Bloomberg. Nothing may typify the mindset of being Canadian more than the inherent cultural view that our resources are unlimited. We see ourselves possessing enormous swathes of wilderness, endless forests and untamed rivers, boundless unmined wealth, and more water… Continue Reading →

Women reach 40 and hit their stride … only to be cruelly shoved aside at work

The Guardian. Not all hierarchies are patriarchies, but it seems the reverse is pretty much the case. All patriarchies rank individuals one above the other according to their relative status, power, or authority – AND their gender. That means in… Continue Reading →

‘Salmon Nation’ Is Linking Builders of a Healthy Economy

The Tyee. Andrew Nikiforuk is almost always a good read, and in today’s column he provides a metaphor that we can adapt and use everywhere we want change to happen. “Salmon Nation” fosters local initiatives that promote “regenerative development” in… Continue Reading →

Conservative Party members vote down resolution to enshrine reality of climate change

Nanaimo News Bulletin. Something to keep in mind during the next federal election. Putting the consequences for O’Toole’s leadership aside, note that the outcome reflects the shrunken world-view of the party membership, itself. As such, it represents the majority perspective… Continue Reading →

Climate fight ‘is undermined by social media’s toxic reports

The Observer. Contrary to what’s often claimed, getting information is now often harder, not easier, with the development of the Internet. At least that’s true if you define “information” as being reliable, unbiased, fact based knowledge. If large numbers of… Continue Reading →

Will the Canada-U.S. climate meeting accelerate community empowerment?

National Observer. A helpful article that notes the importance of community-level climate action and includes useful links for those wanting to know how to translate climate action into meaningful local initiatives. Acknowledging that federal governments of the US and Canada… Continue Reading →

Misinformation, polarization impeding environmental protection efforts

Science Daily. While this study conducted by researchers from six universities and three continents is specific to the problem of conserving biodiversity, it actually has far broader application. “Misinformation related to vaccines, climate change, and links between smoking and cancer… Continue Reading →

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