History shows that when we change our perspective, we change our hearts and our policy. It's time to see the big picture again.

#SeeTheBigPicture #ArtemisII #NASA #EarthDay

Although I fundamentally disagree with its monotropic adherence to the ideology of growth and accompanying easy dismissal of degrowth - the latter being an imperative (if properly understood) for the future viability of the ecosystems and climate that support us.

Absolutely agree that a vision of a better future can be a powerful motivating force and lodestone - and is needed. Nice article.

"In retrospect, basing the entire global food system on fossil fuels may have been a poor idea." skywriter.blue/@70sbachchan...

Permaculture Principles

Excellent and horribly enlightening graphic.

I agree!

Green Party Announces Zohran Mamdani-Style Cost-of-Living Policies Green party leader Zack Polanski and his deputy, Rachel Millward, have announced a slate of policies aimed at tackling Britain's cost-of-living crisis.

Green Party Announces Zohran Mamdani-Style Cost-of-Living Policies

Like rent controls and workers getting at least 10% of what the CEO does.

#VoteGreen 💚

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NEW: The Pope is doubling down.

In Cameroon today:

“Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”

💥

(🎥 Vatican News)

How to be ‘anti-AI’ in the 21st century: overcoming the inevitability narrative - paper screenshot

There is a very good debate on AI which is worth a read (quite short!) - How to be ‘anti-AI’ in the 21st century: overcoming the inevitability narrative

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I didn’t save it - it popped up in the results of a search for news on that announcement. I’ll see if I can recreate it - will let you know!

‘Long-term ingredient supply’ seems to be part of it. So guessing farmers will be locked in to what will likely be a highly restrictive (and ultimately punitive) supply contract.

Not much revealed in the article. The idea seems good - but I’m naturally suspicious, given who it is. Better ESG ratings don’t seem like a big enough return. Maybe a stake in the land or future crops… it would be interesting to investigate!

As a minimum, absolutely.

What’s in it for them 🧐

It’s up to us to decide at what temperature we wish to live & what sacrifices we’re willing to make to achieve this. It’s a question to be addressed democratically, not to be left up to politicians, scientists, economists, or AI.

SAITO, KOHEI. Slow Down: The Degrowth Manifesto

I hope the empire falls. I hope the apartheid state of Israel is dismantled. I hope humanity is able to pry the steering wheel from the fingers of the ghouls who currently rule our world, so that we can create a healthy planet and a harmonious future together.

Capitalism, climate change and inequality: what is the way forward? 6.30pm Mon 18 May | Professor Branko Milanovic, Professor Jason Hickel, Dr Robin Archer | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE

As ecological and economic crises reveal the contradictions of our productive model, the idea of degrowth has gained both advocates and critics.

Should degrowth be our priority? Can we downscale the economy and avoid the threat of recessionary crisis?

The US government has been using taxpayer money to fund and prop up these tech companies (Musk. Thiel, etc...) through subsidies, grants and government contracts. Treasonous lawmakers have basically been funding the destruction of American democracy while enriching themselves.

The Zone They Didn’t Tell You About How a 616-acre corporate enclave was quietly built in Somerset, and why the Guardian’s coverage of the Agratas gigafactory grant tells only half the story

The Zone They Didn’t Tell You About
How a 616-acre corporate enclave was quietly built in Somerset, and why the Guardian’s coverage of the Agratas gigafactory grant tells only half the story.
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Wow this is brilliant. Share it round!

A photo of a sign next to a pond and wildflowers, with trees in the background, saying: Developers see 'unused land'. Wildlife sees the last place to stay alive.

Yes, human use is not the only use - and all uses are interdependent.

Wealth inequality is worse than pre-revolutionary France. The government is committing genocide abroad while building literal concentration camps at home. They are rounding up immigrants and trafficking them to work camps. Nazi America is here.

And nobody wants this crap.

Zack Polanski calls for UK to withdraw trade agreement with Israel after strikes on Lebanon Green leader says PM should impose tougher sanctions on Israel and accuses country of acting in ‘completely uncontrolled way’

Zack Polanski calls for UK to withdraw trade agreement with Israel after strikes on Lebanon

We should have done it well before now and introduced sanctions, stopped sending weapons and refused to allow US bombers to use UK air bases.

Spanish PM Pedro calls for the IMMEDIATE ARREST of Netanyahu
He said: "Netanyahu launched the worst possible unjustified attack against Lebanon. His contempt for life and international law is intolerable. He is a criminal that must be arrested immediately.” #cdnpoli

I’ve definitely come across permaculture teachers and practitioners who embrace and promote the radical liberatory discourse described here. But wouldn’t deny that much more is needed. It’s a great article.

Inspirational quote: Roots of resilience are forged in the darkness, not the light.

Roots of resilience are forged in the darkness, not the light.

#ForestBathing #EcoPhilosophy #ShadowWork