Oil Discoveries Hit Record Low in 2017
Oil companies announced another record low year for oil discoveries, finding enough new deposits to cover 73 days worth of 2016-level global oil demand.
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
A Tale of Two Interviews
Last week, two interviews highlighted the stark difference in style, character and vision between former President Obama and President Trump.
FEMA Unlikely to Help You, So Now What?
With natural disasters becoming more common, severe, and expensive, FEMA says that Americans need to take more responsibility for their own preparedness.
Deregulation is (Someone Else’s) Freedom
In our current deregulation frenzy, it’s worth remembering why those who went before us and learned hard lessons put rules in place to begin with.
Native Americans Ignored, Unless Useful
Native Americans have been the object of both corporate and governmental greed and neglect for generations. What’s happening now, and what will help?
Fake Comments Have Real Consequences
As we live more of our lives on the Internet, it’s that much easier for thieves to use our data not just to steal, but to fray the fabric of democracy.
Farmer Suicides Rising, but There’s Hope
In the United States, farmer suicides have surpassed even those of military veterans. Some changes, big and small, could help them – and us.
Al Franken, Politics, and Why Jerks Win
When Al Franken resigns but the GOP supports alleged molesters and others take advantage of female empowerment for political gain, jerks win – and we lose.
Enough Contaminated Water To Go Around?
From Michigan to North Carolina to tiny Sandbranch, TX, contaminated water is turning up all over. We can’t afford to fix it – but we can’t afford not to.
Amazon Workers Squeezed to the Limit
Amazon workers in California are suing over break period and overtime violations, but will this delay the inevitable race to the bottom for worker rights?