9 inspiring examples of women’s climate activism - The F-WordHere is a list of nine fantastic and inspiring examples of feminist and women’s activism on climate change and environmental issues, put together in honour of Blog Action Day 2009.
Why Branson and SuperFreakonomics are wrong, in pictures | GristLesson: the problems humanity faces are systemic and interrelated. The idea that sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere will save us is akin to the hope that a math equation can be solved by erasing one of the numbers.
A touch of green trumps the blues | Grist“This study shows that the role of green space in the living environment should not be underestimated,” the study concludes. Possible explanations include improved air quality, opportunities for relaxation and socializing, and an incitement to exercise.
Why high-speed trains are vital for Australia | COSMOS magazineThe Melbourne-to-Sydney air route is the world's fourth busiest. A high-speed train carries eight times as many passengers as an aeroplane over a given distance using the same amount of energy