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90s TV show debunks Fox climate skeptics

By Lindsay Curren | December 31, 2010

Tucker Carlson.

Bow-tie wearing conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, who currently faces a firestorm from critics on the right and the left for saying that football player Michael Vick —the ex-con who served time for his part in an illegal dog-fighting ring—should have been executed, is also on the hot seat for a recent segment where he mocked climate scientists. Sitting in for equally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate Tagged With: climate change, climate skeptics, Dec 2010, Fox News, global climate disruption

Low-tech for your resilience toolbox

By Erik Curren | December 30, 2010

German 19th century fireless cooker

In a world where iPhones, iPods and  iPads are everywhere and where dinner often means popping frozen mac and cheese into the microwave, pre-industrial ways of living may seem hopelessly quaint. But if you're concerned about peak oil, old tech can offer ways to increase personal and family resilience, if you're open to considering it. Can't you use less energy to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Products, Re-skilling Tagged With: Dec 2010, energy efficiency, John Michael Greer, survivalism

Oh brother, not peak oil!

By Lindsay Curren | December 29, 2010

Blind railroad man in O' Brother Where Art Thou?

Part one in a four-part series. In the 2000 Coen brothers' comedy adventure O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a bit of wisdom shared near the start of the movie applies to more aspects of life than we might like to admit. In particular, it has relevance for how we talk about the peak oil predicament in today's media landscape. Editor's Note: This is the first installment in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Films Tagged With: "O Brother" series, activism, climate skeptics, communication, Dec 2010

Unsung peak oil heroes of 2010

By Erik Curren | December 27, 2010

Nader rebel poster

Inspired by the Huffington Post's "Let's Hear It for the Unappreciated Heroes of 2010," we've compiled our own list of people who tried to help the world prepare for the imminent energy crisis by transitioning to an economy beyond oil. It goes without saying that the people we list below are tireless campaigners for a better world who deserve more attention. Some of them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Transition Tagged With: 2010 year in review, ASPO, Bianca Jagger, Dec 2010, Matt Simmons, Ralph Nader, Rob Hopkins, Sharon Astyk, Transition training, Transition US

The Growler: Holiday drinkin’ guide

By Staff Reports | December 23, 2010

Arrogant Bastard Oaked

Hey, craft beer lovers! I don’t know about you but I can hardly believe 2010 is coming to an end. I find myself reflecting on what's been a rewarding but demanding year for me professionally and a bittersweet year personally. I look back at things lost and things gained, good-byes and hellos, and I realize I'm always a bit reflective at this time of year. This is of course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Growler Tagged With: beer, Dec 2010, DIY, food, gifts, local economy, local food

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