Here is some light reading while contemplating the tragedy in Haiti. (I think it's cool when we have national telethons to support the rebuilding of devastated countries. Well, not the tragedy part, just the caring stuff)
A couple of articles of interest in tonight's CDT. The first is a group of veterans who are calling for energy independence. Men who have been to the ME and understand the need for renewable sources of energy. And a shout-out for Columbia's mayor, recognized by the first lady for leading a town with the foresight to create walkable, bikeable, sustainable communities. Huzzah.
Cool interview with a lady who is growing and sharing a lot of food.
The Archdruid's column this week on the role of community organizations in the past, just cause I dig them. Kind of makes me want to become a freemason.
The connection between the recession and oil.
Doubt peak oil? Lot's of peaks have been documented, and we might be able to add another one - peak fat. Here is a pretty thorough article on oil.
I believe part of being a responsible patriarch is being prepared for various disaster scenarios. I don't have a walk-in pantry, but I do keep a few things on hand.. just in case. Don't just take my word on why we should be prepared. Listen to a finance guy talk about your money and five potential disasters.
Last decade was the warmest on record. Here's the thing about climate change. You can deny that man has anything to do with it. That doesn't change the fact that it's happening. Even if our role is small, we should probably start preparing for the consequences, and it might also be smart to stop adding to the problem. Sure, earth has been through cycles before. But I didn't live here then. I'd prefer to keep the environment more or less as it is, or better.
Fantastic rant on teabaggers, from one of the best. Another one of Joe's, appearing on AlterNet this week.
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