an “eco-fi” novel by Marcel Theroux
The worst time and the nicest time at the same time
Tough times can make people fight, but can also bring us together—so which is it going to be in coming decades?
Hertsgaard: “The Copenhagen disaccord”
The big climate talks were a flop, to we need unfettered, open-minded discussion of what to do next
“Copenhagen Coverage Watch: ‘Hopenhagen?’ ” by Curtis Brainard and Cristine Russell
In Copenhagen for the start of the United Nations climate treaty talks today, the general mood seems to have turned decidedly upbeat
“Climate Breakthrough: Obama and China Commit to Change” by Mark Hertsgaard
Vanity Fair blog, 23 November 2009
Common Wealth vs Bottom Billion & Global Deal
Paul Collier + Nicholas Stern > Jeffrey Sachs
Wanted: Irrational leaders willing to do the right thing
To have hope of avoiding dangerous climate change, we need “irrational leadership” that will take a long-term view, top researchers say
Can the U.S. be shamed into climate action?
India and China could use shame as a strategy to goad the U.S. to fight climate change, a top climate scientist argues
The climate change game
Hopes are fading that a strong treaty will emerge from next month’s negotiations in Copenhagen. Researchers who study cooperation, though, aren’t surprised.
How to support writing in an age of free info?
Malcolm Gladwell’s new book is available for free online, which creates a quandry—to buy or not to buy?
