Designing a Hopeful Vision for Gaza
In response to bombing and blockade, 鈥淥pen Gaza: Architectures of Hope鈥� explores solutions for building peace and prosperity.
Environment
Care Workers Demand Federal Support as First Responders in Climate Crises
Domestic care workers have been overlooked in the economy and as political actors for too long.
Is It Time to Abandon the Term 鈥淐limate Anxiety鈥�?
People are calling for a more nuanced discussion of climate change and mental health鈥攐ne that centers the experiences of marginalized communities.
The Power of Personalizing the Climate Crisis
Raj Patel鈥檚 new film follows one Malawian activist鈥檚 efforts to bring the immediacy of climate change to the U.S.
Imagine a World of Climate Solutions
鈥淭he Ministry for the Future鈥� is a vision of everything we could do to save the planet, and ourselves, from catastrophic global warming.
The Colorado River Runs Again
鈥淚t鈥檚 not only about wildlife, or birds and trees. It鈥檚 also about the people.鈥�
As Our Bodies and Planetary Systems Become 鈥淚nflamed,鈥� How Do We Heal?
In their new book, authors Rupa Marya and Raj Patel explore how capitalism and colonialism have caused sickness and how Indigenous knowledge can offer healing.
The Present and (Possible) Future Arctic
鈥淭he Atlas of Disappearing Places鈥� presents a realistic but not completely hopeless future for the Arctic.
How Indigenous Communities Are Building Energy Sovereignty
鈥淚f it鈥檚 extractive in nature, you are absolutely unwelcome.鈥�
A Family Farm Brings African Produce to Portland
Customers in the local African community say Happiness Family Farm鈥檚 stands have been like a temple for them.
How 鈥淲hitey on the Moon鈥� Perfectly Captures Bezos鈥� Space Joy Ride
The themes of Gill Scott-Heron鈥檚 seminal poem written decades ago resonate more strongly than ever as billionaires like Jeff Bezos spend their money on lavish vanity projects.
When Less Is More
If we鈥檙e going to survive as a species and heal the Earth, we鈥檒l need to drastically cut back on our consumption.
Lobster Gangs and Debunking 鈥淭he Tragedy of the Commons鈥�
Research by Elinor Ostrom and her colleagues show how people cooperate to manage, and sustain, common resources.
There Is Enough Food, Just Not Enough Food Access
Community fridge networks across the country are an important start鈥攁nd symbol鈥攊n the work to make sure everyone has enough to eat.
Enough for Everyone
Given the current climate emergency and the broader ecological breakdown that looms, there are few issues more pressing than that expressed by the single word: enough. Yet, it is possible to satisfy humanity鈥檚 universal needs fairly鈥攁nd keep the world livable.
Energy, Housing, Food, Water: What鈥檚 a Fair Share?
What equitable resource distribution looks like.
Gaza, a Surprising Model for Urban Living
Gaza has been forced to rely on high-efficiency solutions for political reasons. Soon, the rest of the world will have to do so for climate-related reasons.
Going Beyond Composting
3 composters who are thinking about the soil as well as better food waste systems.
What Role Should 猫咪社区 Play in Climate Science?
The S谩mi people of Northern Sweden oppose geoengineering as a solution to climate change because they say it follows the same logic that produced the climate crisis in the first place.
The Best Climate Solutions Start with Listening to Communities
Engaging residents opens the opportunity for them to thrive despite the ever-increasing climate emergency.
Depaving Cities for a Greener Future
Minimum Viable Planet is a weeklyish newsletter about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, Montreal鈥檚 depaving efforts make this Toronto-dweller green with envy (and inspiration).
How Replanted Seagrass Is Restoring the Ocean
Two decades in to the world鈥檚 largest seagrass restoration project, Virginia's coastal waters are once again vibrant and healthy ecosystems.
Sketches to Make You Smile
鈥淢inimum Viable Planet鈥� is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, comics to help you stay positive and take action.
How the Women of Standing Rock Inspired the World
鈥淎 nation isn鈥檛 defeated until the hearts of the women are on the ground.鈥�
Suffering the Heat of Climate Change, Cities Seek Retribution
Baltimore is suing major oil and gas companies for spurring the climate crisis and the rising temperatures that have an outsized impact on low-income, urban areas.
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