Clean Energy expert, Dustin Mulvaney from San José State University, argues that contrary to claims by industry, renewable energy projects like wind and solar are not facing major permitting delays due to environmental rules and regulations. He explains how proactive planning and siting have streamlined approvals, while transmission has faced grid issues. Indigenous activist Lydia Poncé argues for the necessity of environmental justice provisions, and that proposed permitting reforms could weaken protections for vulnerable communities.
Tag: Jack Eidt
Tribute to the Late Urban History Provocateur Mike Davis
We feature a lecture by Mike Davis about his book Planet of Slums, which investigates the increasing inequality of the urban world. According to the U.N., more than one billion people now live in extreme poverty in mega-cities facing environmental and social collapse from perpetual and worsening climate disruptions.
The Literary Labyrinth of Stephen T. Vessels
Check out this Jack Eidt interview with the late author Stephen T. Vessels on his childhood fascination with the collective unconscious, his use of the I Ching for divination of the present, and other stories.
The Fortunate One – A Short Story by Jack Eidt
Check out this excerpt from Jack Eidt’s short story, “The Fortunate One,” published in “Oh, Fortuna! Volume 7” from the Santa Barbara Literary Journal.
Historic Political Transitions in Honduras, Colombia, and Haiti
We air news review excerpts covering historic political transitions in Honduras, Colombia, and Haiti with members of the No Alibi Collective from UCSB. Hosted by Elizabeth Robinson, commentators are Jack Eidt, Santa Barbara Professors Gerard Pigeon and Katia McClain, and Hector Javkin.
Tales of the Fifth Dimension – The Fifth Fedora Anthology
The Fifth Fedora: Amazing and transformative tales of the Fifth Dimension, that thrive in the world of Lost Souls, Fallen Angels, Shapeshifters, Extra-Planetary Dragons, and Lucky Charms. from an assortment of writers, now available from Borda Books and WilderUtopia Books is The Fifth Fedora: An Anthology of Weird Noir & Stranger Tales, curated by Jack Eidt and Silver Webb.
Solidarity Actions on Climate Justice – Stopping Pipelines and Dirty Banks
A Los Angeles action in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en People called for City National Bank to divest from the Coastal GasLink Pipeline now under construction on the West Coast of Canada.