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The Great Unraveling: the world is falling apart in the polycrisis

June 30, 2023/by insnet editor

After an addictive period of progress and as the result of several, mutually reinforcing crises, in the Great Unraveling the world is falling apart both ecologically and socially. That process now has a name: polycrisis.

2022, the year of dehumanization

December 12, 2022/by insnet editor

Chances are that 2022 will go down in the books as the end of European peace after WWII. It was an era of humanity. But in 2022, dehumanization set in.

10 ways how urban farming makes cities more resilient and sustainable
Urban farming, urban agriculture or urban ag as it is sometimes called, is about growing food in cities. It is about local people growing their own, often organic crops on rooftops and in neighborhood gardens, providing easy access to fresh, local food.
What is the most promising urban farming business case?
The urban farming business is growing fast. Individuals, neighborhood groups, and local coõperations are getting involved in sustainable agriculture in cities, as well as companies and agricultural entrepreneurs.
This is why Tesla is not as sustainable as it likes you to think
Elon Musk is a master in attracting attention with provocative oneliners and suggestive tweets. Many of those are aimed at boosting his green image, and that of his companies and products. Like Tesla electric cars. The facts, however, often tell a different story.