Guy McPherson's blog

Illegitimi non carborundum

Teaching? I'm doing the best work of my life. Scholarship? Likewise. Outreach? Ditto. Obviously, it's time for me to move along.

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Community, community, community

As we pass from the industrial age to the post-carbon era, the mantra of real-estate agents comes to mind. But the important factor less "location, location, location" than "community, community, community." The latter can be created in any location. Well, except for those locations the United States bombs into the stone age. It's tough to build community when the U.S. military is carpet-bombing the 'hood.

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Capitulation draws near

I never cease to be amazed by the number of people, on this blog and elsewhere, who believe the supply of oil is infinite, and the similar number who believe we'll innovate, conserve, or organize our way out of our oil addiction. I use "believe" intentionally, because there's no evidence of any thinking going on. If there were is evidence to support the notion we'll get through the year without capitulation of the Dow, please bring it forward, and soon.

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