Necessity “Necessity is the strongest of things, for it rules everything.” — Thales Today let’s explore the idea that we are driven by necessity and that the choices we make are those we consider necessary. Thus, to change, both as individuals and as a society, all we have to do to change is re-order our […]
The new normal: leadership in the climate crisis
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation. Speech delivered on:31 October 2019. Thank you. – Your Royal Highness, ladies and gentlemen… As it is Halloween, I will begin: “It was a dark… …and stormy night…” – As a category 1 emergency responder for flood incidents […]
It’s Time to Teach your Grandchild how to Grow his or her own Food
It’s Time to Teach your Grandchild how to Grow his or her own Food Preparing for Famine in the 21st century Global demand for food could more than double over the coming half-century, thus the central issue in the human destiny in the coming half century is not climate change: it is whether humanity can […]
Are You Ready?
Are You Ready? Prelude “Are you ready?” “Ready for what?” “For surprises. For the unexpected. For a life as different from today as the world of 100 years ago.” “Of course not. How can I be ready for the unknown? How can I prepare when there is no evidence that my preparations will not only […]
Boston to require carbon-neutral design for new city buildings
Dive Brief: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has updated the city’s Climate Action Plan to require that all new city buildings have a carbon-neutral design. The plan includes guidelines for city-funded affordable housing to be zero net carbon. It also calls for the development of performance standards to decarbonize large buildings, possibly through changes in the city’s zoning codes. […]