An environmental writer said that worst-case climate scenarios are now obsolete, since “if countries achieve the net-zero pledges that they have already put on the table, warming will stay under 2°C.” What are the chances that countries will meet their pledges‽ So far, the worst GHG emitters, including the US, are nowhere near being on track with their pledges. According to … [Read more...] about Global warming outstrips predictions
Rethinking education & schools
As we've often indicated on this website, including in the schools section, the US educational system is dragged down by major structural flaws. The extensive use of standardized testing may be the most obvious, but it is only one of several serious problems. Thanks to prominent educator Alfie Kohn, we have a comprehensive look at what needs to be done to develop sound … [Read more...] about Rethinking education & schools
Nuclear industry tries again
Another attempt by the industry to keep nuclear power in play, despite its inherent dangers. … [Read more...] about Nuclear industry tries again
LEPOCO seeks part-time staff person
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT — LEPOCO is looking to hire a new part-time staff person.…The November issue of the LEPOCO newsletter contained the following description of the staff position: "We are looking for someone with a commitment to nonviolence and to promoting LEPOCO's work for peace and justice. Enthusiasm for community building and for working collaboratively, are important. … [Read more...] about LEPOCO seeks part-time staff person
The State We Are In
Excerpt from an online post by journalist Seth Abramson: There is an active insurrection inside the United States.… A large percentage of Americans—perhaps as many as 30%—no longer wish for this country to be a democracy. They do not believe in elections, or rule of law, or the peaceful transfer of power. They would welcome martial law, an authoritarian strongman, … [Read more...] about The State We Are In
Plastic-Free Giving
Beyond Plastics has a handy reminder sheet on how to avoid plastic during the holiday gift-giving season. A lot of it is common sense, of course — but the reminders are welcome! You'll find the online plastic-free giving guide online at https://www.beyondplastics.org/green-gifts Beyond Plastics is a nationwide project based at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont. … [Read more...] about Plastic-Free Giving
Van Gogh is Alireza Karimi Moghaddam’s favorite artist
This work by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam may not have been done in response to JustStopOil's protest, but it is an interesting commentary… … [Read more...] about Van Gogh is Alireza Karimi Moghaddam’s favorite artist
Faramarz Farbod hosts ‘Centering on Peace’
Last fall, Fara started hosting the 'Centering on Peace' series on Berks Community TV. The series focuses on finding peaceful solutions to global problems and discussing worldwide conflicts with guest experts.Fara is a member of the Alliance steering committee and founded the Beyond Capitalism Working Group and is the Editor of our publication, Left Turn. Our Centering on … [Read more...] about Faramarz Farbod hosts ‘Centering on Peace’
Centering on Peace
A Berks Community Television production hosted by Faramarz Farbod … [Read more...] about Centering on Peace
Next edition of Sustainable Lehigh Valley booklet
The high cost of paper this year has soared, almost doubling the cost of the printed booklet. As a result, the Alliance has decided to publish the next issue early in 2023 instead of this fall. We hope this will enable us to include more work and an even greater selection. Once again, it is a way to express your ideas and help raise awareness of the coming climate … [Read more...] about Next edition of Sustainable Lehigh Valley booklet