In 2023, the U.S. set an annual oil (crude oil + condensate) production rate record of 12.927 million barrels/day (mb/d) according to the U.S. Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration (U.S. DOE/EIA or EIA).
When Life Enters the Equation
In a follow-on piece, The Climate According to Numbers, we went back to the early 1970’s, the initial days of modern climate science, to see how the physical science basis came about, noting how it arose out of early attempts to model and predict weather, and was then expanded to include climate.In a follow-on piece, The Climate According to Numbers, we went back to the early 1970’s, the initial days of modern climate science, to see how the physical science basis came about, noting how it arose out of early attempts to model and predict weather, and was then expanded to include climate.
In a follow-on piece, The Climate According to Numbers, we went back to the early 1970’s, the initial days of modern climate science, to see how the physical science basis came about, noting how it arose out of early attempts to model and predict weather, and was then expanded to include climate.
Six Inches of Soil: Excerpt
Long live the earthworm! Long live the farmer!
Long live the earthworm! Long live the farmer!
Hurricane Exxon? Hurricane Ted Cruz?
National Hurricane Center Bulletin, August 2030. Hurricane ExxonMobil is expected to hit the central Florida coast at 2 AM, bringing heavy rain, storm surges, and sustained winds of 100 mph and gusts to 125. A mandatory evacuation order is in place.
National Hurricane Center Bulletin, August 2030. Hurricane ExxonMobil is expected to hit the central Florida coast at 2 AM, bringing heavy rain, storm surges, and sustained winds of 100 mph and gusts to 125. A mandatory evacuation order is in place.
Crazy Ideas, Wise Strategies, Small Politics
New ideas first materialize as isolated incidents of inspiration. An individual who has grown disillusioned or outraged by where things are heading suddenly feels an urgent need to rethink a given situation from the ground up.
New ideas first materialize as isolated incidents of inspiration. An individual who has grown disillusioned or outraged by where things are heading suddenly feels an urgent need to rethink a given situation from the ground up.
Restoring Nature Is Our Only Climate Solution
Grasping this complexity leads to new ways of thinking about climate change and viable responses to it.
Grasping this complexity leads to new ways of thinking about climate change and viable responses to it.
Earth & Soul, Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos: Excerpt
It’s said that the ancient Celts of Ireland and Scotland used to travel to the edges of their home islands to seek wisdom and deeper connection.
It’s said that the ancient Celts of Ireland and Scotland used to travel to the edges of their home islands to seek wisdom and deeper connection.
Facing a Future of Fewer and Less: “Tell Them at Least What You Say to Yourself”
I remember the first time I told a class at the University of Texas at Austin, where I taught for 26 years, what I say to myself about the future.
I remember the first time I told a class at the University of Texas at Austin, where I taught for 26 years, what I say to myself about the future.
How Vital Is Indigenous Knowledge in Sustainable Development?
A key principle I’ve learned is that successful restoration initiatives must place the community at the center of the solution-seeking and design processes.
A key principle I’ve learned is that successful restoration initiatives must place the community at the center of the solution-seeking and design processes.
Extinction Rebellion and the Poor People’s Campaign Ought to Get Married
Without massive resistance and civil disobedience we are politically and environmentally doomed.
Without massive resistance and civil disobedience we are politically and environmentally doomed.
Both/And?: The Climate Majority Project and the Radical Flank
The climate situation has deteriorated very significantly, even since last year; it is so tragic and gut wrenching.
The climate situation has deteriorated very significantly, even since last year; it is so tragic and gut wrenching.
A World Run by Machines
The world has been going to Hell in a handbasket for a long time, but lately it seems like the handbasket is picking up speed…
The world has been going to Hell in a handbasket for a long time, but lately it seems like the handbasket is picking up speed…
Going Sane in a Crazy World
Nearly everyone occasionally describes the human world as “crazy.”
Nearly everyone occasionally describes the human world as “crazy.”
Is Degrowth an Academic Field or a Mass Movement? Taking Degrowth to the People!
Sometimes I feel that degrowth is such a vague and ambiguous idea that I can simply create my own version.
Sometimes I feel that degrowth is such a vague and ambiguous idea that I can simply create my own version.
Earth Isn’t Just Where We’re From
On Earth Day, I found myself thinking about Star Trek. And not in a good way.
This Earth Day, I find myself thinking about Star Trek. And not in a good way.
Energy Descent: Public Letter
Energy transition is essential. But it’s not enough. We also need to prepare to live with less energy in the future.
Energy transition is essential. But it’s not enough. We also need to prepare to live with less energy in the future.