Issue #5 - Planetary Boundaries
World News Digest – Issue #5
The SHIFT team has trawled through hundreds of news sources and stories, turning up our bullshit filter to maximum volume, to bring you August and September’s global affairs highlights…
Read MorePlanetary Boundaries: A Framework for Staying Cool, Calm and Connected
SHIFT magazine introduces the planetary boundaries framework for understanding the natural limits of our biosphere.
Read MoreThe Critically Endangered Species File: Murray Cod
Sean Crawley investigates what is driving the decline of Australia’s iconic Murray cod, and what measures must be taken to pull this vulnerable species back from the brink of extinction.
Read MoreInnovate our Way out of This Mess? Don’t Bet on It!
Dave Gardner deals out a swift reality-check with his critique on techno-optimism and green illusions.
Read MoreWater – The Stuff of Life and Politics
Sarah Moles delves into the insidious undermining of Australia’s most vital of resources: water.
Read MoreTop 10: Ways to Slash your Ecological Footprint
Sometimes living a clean and green life gets chucked in the too-hard basket, but with these top 10 tips on tiny-footprint living, it’s never been easier.
Read MoreElegance Is Refusal: Truth Labels of Fashion Revolution
Anneke Vo airs the dirty laundry of the fashion industry, identifies fashion’s victims, and invites us to iron out the creases in what we choose to wear.
Read MoreAn Alternative Long Shot
Theo Kitchener mulls over how our climate predicament looks through the alternative perspective of a society facing economic collapse.
Read MoreShining a Light – Interview with Jay Taber, by Cory Morningstar
Cory Morningstar caught up with Jay Taber, associate scholar of the Center for World Indigenous Studies, to shine a light on society’s manufactured blind spots regarding environmental protection.
Read MoreFeedback Loops – A Death Spiral?
Guy McPherson dishes up a serving of harsh reality with his analysis of climate feedback loops.
Read MoreThe Human Race: Tackling the Population Taboo
Sean Crawley tackles the tabooest of taboo topics: the population puzzle, unpacking the baggage of a culture hellbent on growth at all costs.
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