‘driving drunk at ever higher speeds’
Fostering Ecological Hope
Today again from Margaret Swedish:
And still, there is no greater threat to our survival, to the ecosystems and societal systems of this earth, than nuclear weapons. So when I read this NY Times Op-Ed from Bob Herbert, a chill went down my spine (joining the tingle from my Wash. Post reading this […]
The Politics of Oil, 4
Fostering Ecological Hope
Today from Margaret Swedish:
Just want to note this op-ed from today’s NY Times as another indication of how the battle to secure oil and gas resources trumps other critical international issues, determining power alliances, influencing the jockeying among the UN Security Council members, and more.
It is also good to remind ourselves now and […]
The Politics of Oil, 3
Fostering Ecological Hope
Today from Margaret Swedish:
Another indication of how the quest for oil will impact international politics, Japan is resisting sanctions against Iran because it is the country’s most important oil customer. “Japan consumes 22 percent of Iran’s oil exports,” according to the Washington Post, and has a major investment in developing oil fields there.
The […]
Real ecological hope this Memorial Day
Fostering Ecological Hope
Today from Margaret Swedish:
As we come to the end of this Memorial Day weekend, this wish — no more shedding blood for oil. No more war to assert the right of this nation or any other to wrest control of another country's oil, gas, pipeline routes, or other natural resources through force […]
Oil insecurity and the US military
Today from Margaret Swedish:
Wow, talk about fossil fuel dependency…
“energy consumption is indispensable to our standard of living and a necessity for the Army to carry out its mission.”
This quote comes from a report entitled, Energy Trends and Their Implications for Army Installations,” which I discovered by way of the Energy Bulletin Web Site. The document […]
The Politics of Oil, 2
Today from Margaret Swedish:
Or to put it another way:
http://villagevoice.com/news/0619,fiore,73108,9.html
Leaving Kentucky soon
Dear ecological hope blog readers,
I will leave Kentucky soon and then will be back on top of this blog. It was a good break, many contacts, lots to talk about. As I create this new project, I hope you will follow me along.
I have added two new book recommendations, so check them out on the […]
Bush’s New National Security Strategy
From Margaret Swedish today:
The White House released this morning the Bush administration’s new National Security Strategy (NSS). It is much the same as the old strategy, except for somewhat more rhetorical acknowledgement of the importance of international diplomacy as one way to promote freedom, democracy, and US interests around the world. It also addresses some issues […]
