Category Archives: Commentary

This is the future. Make of it what you will.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by mrchumpy

  The world is changing. We are a global community, a collective Hive Mind. We share ideas, beliefs and together become more than the individual. We live in a time where the voice of one can be heard by the … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Speech Ever Made

Posted on May 15, 2013 by mrchumpy

The years ahead will test men’s souls. As climate change takes root and we reach the limits of economic growth, we will feel stress and may think to take from others to maintain ourselves. But this is not our true … Continue reading →

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Big Round Numbers

Posted on May 13, 2013 by mrchumpy

Last week, the world passed a milestone:  the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere passed 400 parts per million. This is the most we’ve had in the atmosphere in all of human history, and it’s more than the planet … Continue reading →

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Climate Change: Republican Renaissance?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mrchumpy

The Republicans are a party in crisis. Having lost the election, they’re now wracked with internal strife and prospects for a turnaround in the near term appear dim. The reasons for this decline are primarily demographic: their values, platform, and … Continue reading →

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The fallacy of personal choice

Posted on April 29, 2013 by mrchumpy

For decades the issue of climate change has been framed as one of personal choice — the problem would be solved if we all bought this product or changed that lifestyle habit. The underlying narrative is that our environmental problems are a result … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Blue Bin

Posted on April 26, 2013 by valence

  MR. MCGUIRE:  I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. BENJAMIN:  Yes, sir. MR. MCGUIRE:  Are you listening? BENJAMIN:  Yes, I am. MR. MCGUIRE:  Plastics. BENJAMIN:  Exactly how do you mean? -The Graduate   With … Continue reading →

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Kendrick Perkins loves Resilience.org

Posted on April 23, 2013 by mrchumpy

An article from the site got picked up today by Resilience.org, a website that promotes energy and environmental issues while helping people build strong communities. Check it out! Main site:  http://www.resilience.org Article:  Kendrick Perkins is the belief

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Brutal Logic

Posted on April 23, 2013 by mrchumpy

I think it might be useful to take another look at where we are on climate change, and where we’re going: Since we started burning fossil fuels 150 years ago, the global temperatures have risen more than 1.5°F (0.8°C) World … Continue reading →

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Feeding Frenzy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by mrchumpy

Here’s a simple truth: in the Western world we take our food for granted. We have little idea where it comes from, and we always assume that supermarket shelves will be stocked with delicious, affordable eats. But what if our … Continue reading →

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Kendrick Perkins is the belief

Posted on April 10, 2013 by mrchumpy

In February 2011, the Boston Celtics were riding high. They had the best record in the Eastern conference going in to the All-Star break and were already thinking ahead to the playoffs. Then came the call: their center, Kendrick Perkins, was being … Continue reading →

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