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We Must Imagine a Life Without Oil We Must Imagine a Life Without Oil

Mark Hertsgaard, The Nation. April 29, 2008.
The era of cheap, abundant petroleum is just about over. How ready are we to change our habits?

Real Solutions to the Climate Crisis Real Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Guy Dauncey, YES! Magazine. April 28, 2008.
A look at climate-friendly options for buildings, electricity production, transportation, and food and forestry.

Why Michael Pollan and Alice Waters Should Quit Celebrating Food-Price Hikes Why Michael Pollan and Alice Waters Should Quit Celebrating Food-Price Hikes

Tom Philpott, Grist.org. April 28, 2008.
Why rising food prices may not send people rushing off to the nearest farmers market.

Scam Artists Are Prepped to Fleece Green Industries as Soon as the Money Comes in Scam Artists Are Prepped to Fleece Green Industries as Soon as the Money Comes in

Stan Cox, AlterNet. April 28, 2008.
As long as an investing class makes all major environmental decisions, no new sources of energy will replace even one barrel or ton of fossil fuel.

Step Aside Dollar, Is Rice the New Global Currency? Step Aside Dollar, Is Rice the New Global Currency?


Is Organic Food Really Healthier? Is Organic Food Really Healthier?