"Imagining 2020": An invitation to write about what a low carbon future looks like for you

"Imagining 2020" is an online discussion where people are invited to write about how a low-carbon future will affect their individual circumstances. The idea is to provide a platform that considers the impacts of economic transformation on each sector in the NZ economy. Write to us telling us what you think a low-carbon future will look like for you personally, for the country and world. Your ideas will be compiled and then published. More on how to contribute.

Responses:

• #2 - Gareth Morgan and John McCrystal: Low Carbon Future? Bah! Humbug!
• #1 - Climate Defence Network: The Age Of Smart

Contradictory Friends: Rudd And Copenhagen

Cynicism, observed H.G. Wells, is humour in ill-health. There is much of that variety of humour present as the Copenhagen talks on climate change approach. Instead of building bridges to the conference, existing ones are being removed or modified. ... More >>

Ramzy Baroud: A Paradigm Shift In Singapore

Like scores of journalists, I attentively listened as Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering his closing remarks, and for the last time answering journalists’ questions. It was the conclusion of 17th Apec Economies Leaders’ Meeting in Singapore, ... More >>

Bob Fitrakis: Al-Gathafi's Big Tent

Colonel Muammar al-Gathafi lives in a really big air-conditioned tent with cushy rugs and incredible chandeliers. How do I know? I visited the tent on the 40th anniversary of the Libyan revolution, when a 27-year-old al-Gathafi overthrew the Libya government, ... More >>