Covering five thousand years of humanity’s history of managing water, Brian Fagan’s book “Elixir” is a fascinating and frightening read
Peak oil and our finite world; or, in praise of waste
Shortages won’t bring on a “Mad Max” world, Krugman argues—and we have our wasteful ways to thank for that
“Mining” Groundwater in India Reaches New Lows
Small-scale rainwater harvesting and new crops could fill the gap
America is falling apart—and selling the pieces
Time to start looking for a prosperous way down, for ways of failing gracefully
80 percent of global water supplies at risk
A new report gives the most comprehensive river assessment yet
Read: “Is the global economy a Ponzi scheme?”
We’re using up the planet, “we’re targeting our own children and grandchildren.” Yep—it’s a Ponzi scheme
Read: “Rethinking Clean Energy Innovation”
New York Times’ blog post on open innovation for solving big problems
Read: “The Revenge of Gaia”
book by scientist James Lovelock, originator of Gaia theory
Saving Fuel on the Farm by Making Hay
A new look at crop rotations show farms could cut their energy use and still stay in business
Can businesses be too small to fail?
“Localwash” may be the new greenwash, but still there’s an important trend backing local goods
