I don’t drive. Having lived in cities with robust public transportation systems and extensive bike lane networks, this was never an issue. However, my choice not to get behind the wheel was to be tested from December 2022 when I took a job in Austin, Texas.
Reflections following the first two parts of Looking North – a series of conversations between the worlds of art, literature, natural science and ecological conservation.
The process of transitioning to cleaner fuel sources is often portrayed as a simple linear progression. In the promotion of such transitions, economic factors regularly take priority. This piece, based on fieldwork in rural Kenya, challenges this singular approach. Energy sources, especially those relating to domestic use, may be socially embedded, making the decision to transition to alternative sources more complex than a simple economic choice.
by James Crooks
Outrage discourses have become increasingly commonplace in all forms of media. Recently, proposed regulations in New York City regarding wood- and coal-burning cook stoves – dubbed by some ‘New York’s War on Pizza’ – have been the focus. What can we learn from this and how can this episode inform our own communications strategies when promoting complex or nuanced climate or energy-related actions?
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Tehran’s development has been closely linked with the oil industry. However, this connection to oil and petroleum culture has created its own set of challenges for the country’s ability to moving toward renewable energy practices.