Environment & Energy

Everything on climate, nature, agriculture and energy.

Halkidiki: where neither numbers nor people thrive

by Leonidas Oikonomakis on March 13, 2013

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“Come and invest in Greece! Don’t worry about those rebellious local communities; we will safeguard your investments, all in the name of development!”

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This beautiful short film provides a portrait of Canada’s Idle No More movement, which marks the continuation of 500 years of indigenous resistance.

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Idle No More: the rise of an indigenous movement

by Nozomi Hayase on January 5, 2013

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Can you hear that sound deep beneath the malls and streets? It is the voice of our ancestors reminding us that we have the power to heal this planet.

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The EU Emissions Trading Scheme not only provides a multi-billion euro subsidy to polluting industries, but will actually increase total emissions.

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Post image for A water manifesto: impressions from the AWWF in Marseille

The Alternative World Water Forum stands on the very verge of a global struggle for a paradigm-shift beyond the commodification of the commons.

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By freeing itself from dependency on exploitative and repressive systems, Occupy Wall Street has allowed roses to grow out of the concrete everywhere.

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The Dutch Policy: it’s all about the economics!

by Pierre Laernoes on September 26, 2011

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By ignoring the adverse effects of laissez-faire economics on the environment and on social disparities, the Queen’s speech from the throne ignites indignation.

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What are the economic and political consequences of high and rising oil prices? And will the Arab Spring really help wean us off the Black Gold?

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Nomads of the Sea: People of the Coral Triangle

by Jerome Roos on April 20, 2011

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This stunning WWF audio slideshow displays the ancient way of living of the Balau Laut, which is being threatened by depleting fish stocks and environmental degradation.

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Very little attention seems to be expended to the millions of people who will die as a result of coal-related accidents, pollution and climate change.

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