Climate Success in Copenhagen Alex Steffen, 7 Nov 09
A quick note. Several people have asked me recently about Copenhagen and COP-15, and whether the summit isn't a failure from the start, since it pretty clearly will not produce a new treaty. I think not. First of all, it's...
How Real is Our Ability to Control the Weather? WorldChanging Team, 6 Nov 09
Chinese scientists claim to be able to control the weather. But is so-called geoengineering more than wishful thinking? And, if so, should we be worried? Image: Unseasonal snowfall in Beijing, which scientists claim is the result of their geoengineering...
Straight Talk for the Planetary Era: A Trio of Book Reviews WorldChanging Team, 4 Nov 09
by Edward Wolf Bikes, boats, and bodies align to spell “350” at events in 181 countries, sounding a worldwide call for climate stability. Congress takes halting steps toward passing a law to limit U.S. carbon emissions and advance clean energy...
Changing a City: Inside Portland's 80 Percent by 2050 Target WorldChanging Team, 3 Nov 09
An Interview with Deputy Director of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Micheal Armstrong by Alex Aylett Last week the City of Portland and Multnomah County jointly passed one of North America's most ambitious Climate Change Action Plan (CAP), which...