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Resource and Environmental Economics 101

Resource and Environmental Economics 101

Posted by Paula on May 5th, 2010 in Chevron, Climate Justice, Energy, Featured, RYSE, Rainforest Agribusiness | 1 comment

I have the hope and belief that neoclassical economics is nearing its end of its two hundred-year era. In truth, neoclassical economics has to go altogether because, as much as it breaks my heart to admit, our world is dying on our watch. Neoclassical economics is a reckless paradigm that rages to the mantra of, [...]

Earth Day As Usual?

Earth Day As Usual?

Posted by James on Apr 26th, 2010 in Climate Justice, Energy, Featured | 1 comment

The War over planet Earth began 40 years ago and the biggest battle of the year is fought on Earth Day. There are two fairly different ideologies claiming sovereignty over Earth Day, over sustainability, over “green”, over resources, over you and ultimately, over the future of our planet. One ideology is implemented by the International [...]

Dispatch 1: Rumbo a Cochabamba

Dispatch 1: Rumbo a Cochabamba

Posted by Josh on Apr 20th, 2010 in Climate Justice, Energy | 0 comments

The historic gathering of the worlds most affected by climate change is kicking off in Cochabamba this week. Delegations of grassroots activists from the U.S. are going to help give a voice to the “South within the North” – communities on the frontlines of the impacts of climate change and resource [...]

To value (Tuvalu) or Lost value in the negotiations at COP15

To value (Tuvalu) or Lost value in the negotiations at COP15

Posted by Arun on Dec 14th, 2009 in Climate Justice | 0 comments

So why has the little known island nation’s created such a storm in the COP negotiations? These are some of the moments of the international negotiations which are proving to be quite.There are two schools of thoughts on what interpreting the situation out here. Here we are hearing of an official text of the treaty [...]

People for Climate Justice

People for Climate Justice

Posted by Tanuki on Dec 7th, 2009 in Climate Justice | 0 comments

Some exciting things have been happening in Canada lately. A country currently most well known for it’s terrible environmental track record and complete and utter refusal to do something productive about climate change. What has been happening in Canada? DIRECT ACTION for Climate justice!

All across Canada people have been coming together to organize peaceful sit-in/occupations [...]