In This Together – Bill Shireman & Trammell Crow

Facing Future   Published on Jan 14, 2021

We are all ‘In This Together,’ as Trammell Crow and Bill Shireman have couched the essence of our eco-political dilemma in the US. The ever widening divide between Republican and Democrat, Conservative and Liberal, wealthy and modest means – to name just a few of the ways we frame our differences – has prevented us from coming together on the things most important to the flourishing and even the survival of civilization and our species, Homo sapiens.

In this pivotal book, our authors seek to awaken all of us to the necessity for us to abandon our differences and instead realize that we are indeed all #InThisTogether​. Enjoy the relief from our current politics of opposition, and if you like, enjoy the book.

Part 2 of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/MnteemQdZrU​

#ClimateAction​ #FridaysForFuture​

Nothing Can Grow Forever – Bill Shireman & Trammelll Crow

Facing Future – Feb 3, 2021

Trammell Crow & Bill Shireman join Dale and Stuart for a lively exploration of where we agree and disagree concerning the political-economics of the climate and ecological mess humanity is making of the Earth. The clearest agreement that emerged from this lively and pertinent chat was that #NothingCanGrowForever​.  We were mostly in agreement, despite our differing political affiliations, which relates back to the concept in their book and Part 1, that we’re all #InThisTogether​.

This portends ‘trouble’ in a modern civilization based upon a defective economic system and its marketplace, both of which presuppose and teach ‘limitless, exponential growth’ in nearly every business school. Eventually there’s got to be a ‘reckoning’ of aiming for the impossible… limitless economic growth, called ‘uneconomic growth’ in Ecological Economics.

That reckoning is the current ‘showdown’ between Nature and humanity, a confrontation that will culminate either in a #Collapse​, either of human population or Nature…. or both.

Part 1 of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/V9ZV46DBiGA

Nothing Can Grow Forever – Bill Shireman & Trammelll Crow

Facing Future

Published on Feb 3, 2021

Trammell Crow & Bill Shireman join Dale and Stuart for a lively exploration of where we agree and disagree concerning the political-economics of the climate and ecological mess humanity is making of the Earth. The clearest agreement that emerged from this lively and pertinent chat was that #NothingCanGrowForever​. We were mostly in agreement, despite our differing political affiliations, which relates back to the concept in their book and Part 1, that we’re all #InThisTogether​.

This portends ‘trouble’ in a modern civilization based upon a defective economic system and its marketplace, both of which presuppose and teach ‘limitless, exponential growth’ in nearly every business school. Eventually there’s got to be a ‘reckoning’ of aiming for the impossible… limitless economic growth, called ‘uneconomic growth’ in Ecological Economics.

That reckoning is the current ‘showdown’ between Nature and humanity, a confrontation that will culminate either in a #Collapse​, either of human population or Nature…. or both.

Part 1 of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/V9ZV46DBiGA​

Fur War: The Political, Economic, Cultural and Ecological Impacts of the Western Fur Trade 1765–1840: David A. Bainbridge

The animal fur trade played a key role in the development and ultimate ownership of lands and resources on the West Coast of North America. Yet it is often neglected in histories and understanding of the west. In California classrooms it is skipped almost entirely.The players in this complex conflict included Russia, Great Britain, America, France, Spain, Mexico, Hawaii, and the many First Nations whose lands it had been. At times the fur trade was incredibly profitable and helped make some men and women very rich. The economic returns and taxes also helped support governments.More often, the fur trade led to suffering, abuse, death, and despair for the sailors, trappers, and fur traders involved. The most profitable period was very short; but the lasting impacts have been severe for the First Nations whose lands were invaded and for the ecosystems that were stripped of sea otter beaver.Abuse and conflicts led to resistance and warfare that in some cases decimated local communities. Massacres took place, but more often it was not deliberate.

The natives were needed to collect furs, but they had little or no resistance to introduced diseases. Beginning at first contact with explorers, a series of epidemics of smallpox, malaria, influenza, syphilis and other diseases swept through the region. A times these killed 50-90% of the people in tribal groups and visitors found only skulls and bones. The intermittent fever of the 1830s was accidently spread by the Hudson’s Bay Company trappers. It was particularly destructive in Oregon and California. The death of so many native people led to social disruption in even the strongest tribal groups. Many tribes and tribelets were gone before they were noted in a journal or placed on a map. But some survived and they have recovered in population and spirit. Efforts are being made to save, recover, and use native languages.The impacts from the fur trade are still seen today along the coast and rivers of Alaska, Canada and the American west. Many groups and institutions are working to restore these ecosystems, and everyone can play a part.

• Publisher : Rio Redondo Press (August 31, 2020)
• Language : English
• Paperback : 202 pages
• ISBN-10 : 1735149225
• ISBN-13 : 978-1735149226
• Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
• Dimensions : 6 x 0.46 x 9 inches

See related:

• Fur, Fortune, and Empire: The Epic History of the Fur Trade in America: Eric Jay Dolin

John Kerry embarks on his latest mission: saving the world – The Boston Globe

WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, John Kerry, the recently vaccinated elder statesman of American climate politics, boarded a commercial redeye for a trip to London, Brussels, and Pariswith a single aide and the understated mission of saving the planet.

There are only nineyears left for humans to stave off the worst consequences of climate change, scientists say. The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord, which Kerry negotiated in headier days when he was secretary of state. The United States’ credibility on the matter crumbled during the Trump presidency.

And it is up to Kerry, back in the saddle of government with a new job invented by President Biden and little in the way of a blueprint, to deal with it.

At the age of 77, Kerry had already been a Massachusetts senator for 28 years, the Democratic nominee for president, the secretary of state and, while Donald Trump was in office, a politicallyactive retiree. Now, he is the special presidential envoy for climate, a job that is less a cushy retirement gig than the challenge of a lifetime.

• Related: Biden links climate change to national security as he taps John Kerry for climate czar role

“It’s obvious that the stakes couldn’t be higher,” Kerry said March 10 in Paris, where he sought by turns to make a Cassandra-esque plea for more ambitious emissions cuts and to insist the world could be on the cusp of a breakthrough.

“I just emphasize to everybody,” he said, “this is exciting!”

During his four years as the nation’s top diplomat during the Obama administration, Kerry took on the world’s most intractable problems with obsessive zeal, showing up hyper-prepared and ever optimistic that there was always a deal around the corner. His new role puts him back on the global stage — a place he has always liked to be — to cajole other countries to keep the planet livable while simultaneously making the case that the United States is still fit to lead such a charge after four years of climate denialism under Trump.

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Are Animal Products A Natural Food For Our Bodies?

The Real Truth About Health

Published on Mar 20, 2021

“Joel Kahn, MD, of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School and trained in interventional cardiology in Dallas and Kansas City. Known as “America’s Holistic Heart Doc”, Dr. Kahn is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains sub-specialty board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine. He was the first physician worldwide to complete the Metabolic Cardiology curriculum in conjunction with A4M.com/MMI and the University of South Florida.

Dr. Kahn has authored scores of publications in his field including articles, book chapters and monographs. He writes articles for MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, and Reader’s Digest and has five books in publication including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses and The Plant Based Solution. He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show and Fox 2 News. He has also debated plant diets on the Joe Rogan Experience and has been featured with Larry King Live in a recent heart special. He has been awarded a Health Hero award from Detroit Crain’s Business. He owns 3 health restaurants in Detroit and Austin, Texas.

Dr. Kahn can be found at http://www.drjoelkahn.com.

Fixing What’s Broken: Climate & Environmental Policy

GBH Forum Network

Mar 19, 2021
President Biden has promised an all hands on deck approach to tackling climate change, which he has described as an existential threat. To start, he created two new positions in the National Security Agency with an exclusive focus on climate at home and abroad. He has asked the National Intelligence, Defense and Treasury agency directors to add ecology to their portfolios. Finally, Biden took swift action during his first weeks in office to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord, revoke the permit for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and order a review of hundreds of executive orders thought to be harmful to the environment.

Will these steps make progress toward slowing down climate change? Will a deeply divided Congress be able to act decisively to take the necessary steps, along with the rest of the world, to slow, stop or reverse our course?

The Washington Post audio producer Arjun Singh moderates a discussion on the promises and obstacles to achieving Biden’s Climate Agenda with Rachel Cleetus, Union of Concerned Scientists; Michél Legendre, Corporate Accountability; and Sririam Madhusoodanan, US Climate Campaign.

Presented by the Suffolk University Department of Political Science & Legal Studies, in collaboration with the Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University and hosted by GBH’s Forum Network. Full series: https://forum-network.org/series/no-4…​

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