In a warming world, our futures will be determined by our decisions in the present. However, two starkly different visions- one of a sacrifice free continuation of the present using renewable energy and a second of a radically downsized and more humane economy- might guide our thinking. Which way should we go?   We discuss “Green tilted glasses” from truthdig.

The reading list:

• com's 'Green tinted glasses' article
• The Guardian on Jacobson
• Wikipedia on de-growth
• Parrique on degrowth in the IPCC report
• Commentary on Parrique
• Real GND site
• Right leaning Manhattan Institute
• Resource panel
• The Climate Minute on lithium miningFind the current global CO2 ppm here
• The Climate Minute on envisioning better futures
• How many days ‘til 2030?

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon that protects environmental justice communities.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre