Should we just stop flying to conferences? Jan 30, 2019 | BlogEd Note: On the “good example” end of the spectrum is a zero carbon retreat next Monday and Tuesday that is entirely online and free: https://www.zneretreat.com/ By Lloyd Alter Should we just stop flying to conferences? It really isn’t necessary...
IPCC 1.5°C Report FAQs Jan 26, 2019 | BlogNote, the IPCC report does not account for the 40% more warming that scientists found accumulated in the oceans in late 2018. Also, the IPCC report tabulates the 50% chance of staying below 1.5 C. Raising that to a two-thirds or 66% chance requires reaching full...
Making synodality and mutual listening the principle of our governance Jan 26, 2019 | BlogIn La Croix, Jan 2019. Since his election, Pope Francis has continued to insist on synodality as the principle of Church governance. To better understand this notion, the Bishops’ Conference of France (CEF) recently brought together 30 people interested in...
Understanding what ’12 years to save the planet’ really means Jan 26, 2019 | BlogWhat does ’12 years to save the planet’ really mean?, by Sami Grover, January 23, 2019 It’s a number that’s been thrown around a lot recently. There’s a danger it will be misunderstood. When I wrote about a report suggesting the pace of...
Native leaders call for the immediate halt of the abuse, neglect and destruction of life Jan 26, 2019 | BlogAll life is dependent upon moral and ethical laws which protect earth, water, animals, plants and tribal traditions and ceremonies. Humanity has the responsibility to live in accordance with natural laws, in order to perpetuate all living beings for the good of all...
