11 Mar 2008

New 'deep green' website


Here is a new website which seeks to give a 'deep green' analysis of the world as well as provide resources for all those fighting to protect it. its address is
http://www.ecological-sustainability.info/

I've found some useful stuff - although dislike the fact that it has to be downloaded to read - especially the cartoons which take a while on my slow broadband - but great to see them there - it was only last week I was bemoaning on this blog that there were not enough 'green' cartoons around.

Here is what they write about it: "There is considerable material posted already and lots more to come. The Ecocide bibliography, for example, will help the Earth's friends to refute the 'denialists' who think that there is no real danger and that environmental conservation is some minor luxury. By contrast the The Sustainable Society bibliography gives what may well be the most detailed set of references to the means by which a more ecologically durable and socially fulfilling way of living might be constructed. It covers a huge range of sub-topics from wildlife conservation to urban design. Green Roots. essay provides a very accessible overview of the growth of environmentalist thought. As you can see, book reviews will be a major feature of the site. A string of cartoon add some variety.

The theme of overpopulation runs across the site. Soon-to-be-posted bibliographical studies includes ones on 'Energy', 'Agriculture', 'Transport', 'The Built Environment', 'The Crisis Within Society', 'Education', 'Mass Media', 'Political Ideas', and War and Peace'. A major essay on the mismatch between existing political units and the underlying biogeophysical regions is also nearing completion. Future book reviews include Ben Barber's Consumed plus a feature review on 'econovels'. An appreciation of the great photographer Ansel Adams is scheduled. Feedback about specific material and the site as a whole will be most welcome. We really would appreciate any publicity you can give us. The file 'About Us' gives some background about our project. Best wishes Sandy Irvine (Mr.)

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