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January 30, 2008

Population and Intensive Crop Culture Are Unsustainable

By:Rowan
By Peter Salonius. Originally published on The Relocalization Network A growing number of media commentators, such as Allen Greer in The Australian, John Gray in the Guardian's Observer and Alan Weisman in his book 'The World Without Us', have begun...
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January 21, 2008

The Shell Game: The End of Oil, The Next 9/11, and The End Of Civilization

By:Rowan
A review of the new book by Steve Alten by Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power With a doctorate in Sports Administration from Temple University, unhappy in his job, and struggling to support a family, Steve Alten wanted to...
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January 17, 2008

Transforming Communities Through Locally-Grown Food

By:Rowan
By Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power Carolyn interviews Greg Cox, owner of Boardman Hill Farms, West Rutland, Vermont and is President of the Board of Rutland Area Farm and Food Links (RAFFL). After many months of trying to...
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January 12, 2008

The Year of the Bear: Reflections on the Daunting Challenges of 2008

By:Rowan
By Carla Royal republished from Speaking Truth to Power On New Year's Eve I went to a friend's house. A few of us gathered in the middle of the afternoon to bring in the New Year with quiet contemplation, ritual,...
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January 5, 2008

Oil Increases Hit More than Gasoline Prices

By:Rowan
Once again, oil prices are "surging," and once again the primary discussion focuses on the cost of gasoline. While the price of gasoline is the most direct visible aspect for individuals, it is certainly not the only one. Increasing fuel...
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