We are now facing the very real threat of a global collapse in the supply of food and freshwater, especially for the poor. … More The Future of Freshwater: Toxic Waste, Collapse, and What We Can Do about It
Within less than a month, I noticed small seedlings in the compost. I had put food scraps in it, including tomatoes, peppers, and cantaloupes, so I wasn’t too surprised. What surprised me, though, was how quickly these seedlings took hold and matured. … More The Virtues of Compost Gardening
Though most people are hesitant to speak the truth on this matter, the fact remains. What we’re seeing isn’t merely a momentary aberration; it’s the transition to a new and highly inhospitable global climate, in which our world will be irrevocably altered for the worst, whether we like it or not. … More First Signs of an Early Spring at Occoneechee Mountain
If we want to live on a planet that continues to be habitable, we need to take action now to conserve wilderness. … More The Importance of Conserving Wilderness
It amazes me that there’s any debate whatsoever over the existence of climate change. So much evidence points to the inevitable conclusion that our world is changing for the worst and doing so at an alarmingly unanticipated rate. … More Spring Comes Early, Stupidity Stays Late: On Climate Change and Collapse
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