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Conversation on Conservation

Posted on January 19, 2010 | Leave a comment

Conversation on conservation

When you think of the things in our culture that are TABOO what comes to mind. Cannibalism? Incest? How about conservation? Or to put it bluntly; the transition away from a capitalist growth economy.

This is a taboo subject in the mainstream media and we simply need to go there. It is encouraging for us that there are small pockets of people starting to talk about transitioning to a sustainable carbon free lifestyle and what this look likes. It looks wonderful; and we would argue that this new life is what most of us dream about down deep in our core values.

The common misconception suggests that this fossil fuel free future means going backwards to a day without toilet paper, without joy, and endless grueling labour. This profound misconception is not only wrong but could actually create the future we fear.

Copenhagen update from Eco-Sense

Posted on December 18, 2009 | Leave a comment

2009 12 December Update – a Copenhagen x-mas

Eco-Sense December Update – Ann and Gord’s thoughts

Over the last several months we have felt disconnected with all that has been going on around us with nobody speaking our language or sharing common thoughts. This is probably because we haven’t been doing tours and have been keeping to ourselves. December brings an interesting twist with the mass efforts around the Copenhagen talks, talks with which we followed with the fervor of a crazed Olympic supporter… right down to the “finished” line, or the “we failed” line.

Highlights of the last two weeks

Michael M’gonigle wrote some great articles in the Tyee

Amy Goodman on Democracy Now had two weeks of awesome coverage from inside the Bella Centre in Copenhagen and out on the streets

James Hansen had a great interview on CBC’s the Current.

Amy Goodman’s interview with Bolivian President Evo Morales , and another with Naomi Klein.

Naomi Klein’s analysis from Dec 17th and Hilary Clinton’s US position – see below

Article by Gwyne Dyer – see below

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