This article is a republication from JSTOR Daily. It examines the complexities behind the call to stop oil and the broader systemic changes required for a sustainable future. Groups like Just Stop Oil are advocating for urgent action, but their demands should be viewed beyond mere slogans. Human activity is on track to raise global temperatures by more than 2.5°C above … [Read more...] about Who Can Just Stop Oil?
Sustainability & The Environment
Renewable Energy and Settler Colonialism
This article is a republication from JSTOR Daily. It explores what we can learn from colonial legacies in our pursuit of sustainable futures. As Diné scholar Andrew Curley argues in his book, Carbon Sovereignty: Coal, Development, and Energy Transition in the Navajo Nation, “colonialism is a shape-shifter.” Amid the current sustainability renaissance, green technologies such … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy and Settler Colonialism
Biofuels: Feeding the Earth or Feeding the Engine?
Biofuels, often touted as green energy sources, are stirring up significant environmental and ethical concerns globally. This article is a republication from JSTOR Daily, exploring the dual-edged impact of biofuels. Previous contributions on JSTOR Daily have highlighted the potential of biofuels to revolutionize industries—from sustainable aviation (Will You Ever Fly in a Plane … [Read more...] about Biofuels: Feeding the Earth or Feeding the Engine?