The Ends of the Earth

SUBHEAD: How far will we go to secure energy? Clearly, to the ends of the Earth. And perhaps even to the end of the (living) world.By Guy McPherson on 22 March 2011 for Nature Bats Last - (http://guymcpherson.com/2011/03/the-ends-of-the-earth)Image above: "The End of the World" computer wallpaper. From (http://www.fantasy-backgrounds.com/planets/end-of-the-world).Judging from their actions, most

What Does a Better Economy Look Like?

SUBHEAD: A book review - "Prosperity Without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet". And, can we have it?By George Mobus on 16 December 2010 in Question Everything -(http://questioneverything.typepad.com/question_everything/2010/12/what-does-a-better-economy-look-like.html)Image above: Woodworking shop of Andrew Lunn where he makes custom saws. From (http://woodtalkonline.com/blog/35/entry-721-