In Search of a New Eco-Narrative
In recent years, some influential writers have been making noises about the staleness of the green movement. At the Yale Forum on Climate Change & the Media, I take stock of an emergent narrative that challenges foundational environmentalist precepts.
Will it take hold? Let me know what you think over there.
I have commented over there but am in moderation.
But over here I will add that I find those examples you used very encouraging–that people are reachable with the right information.
Mary, I don’t control the moderation, so apologies. There might be some longer gaps than people are used to. But thanks leaving a comment. I look forward to reading it.
Oh, not to worry, I understand. Not complaining, just sayin’; it wasn’t urgent.
I really was surprised at the Monbiot turn. All of my ag friends continue to await the day he turns on that too 🙂 . And the comments by Lynas that he actually saw the threads in the Guardian and that they mattered changed my perceptions of commenting on MSM pieces.
I mean, I did it anyway, because I seem to have a pathology that way. But to find out it actually had impact…well….
Ahh yes the Green movement and other anti-science types 🙂
a shake up does seem to be needed.
http://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2011/10/03/how_organic_activists_spread_misinformation_106252.html
“…As an organic farmer, inspector and author, I happen to believe there are many provable, quantifiable benefits to eating organic food. But, under the current organic-certification system, which only requires paperwork and hefty fees paid to private certifying agencies (which often have strong ties to organizations like the EWG), I am forced to conclude that the organic industry is a mere shadow of what it could be…”