Tag: Energy
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The Problem with Wind Farming on Rajasthan’s Sacred Lands
in EssaysOrans are sacred lands in the Thar Desert that are are being developed for wind energy projects. Nisha Paliwal argues that while wind energy is considered sustainable, it is experienced as violent extractivism by nearby village communities.
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Faking Niagara Falls, A Visual History
in ExhibitsA visual history by Daniel Macfarlane digs into the archives to document how Niagara Falls was remade for energy, tourists, and profit.
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What Fuels Energy Transitions: A Conversation with Germán Vergara
in PodcastsGermán Vergara talks with Rachel Gurney about the history of energy transitions in Mexico and the lessons we can learn from the past.
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Farm Life on an Energy Frontier
in FieldnotesHow does energy production affect agricultural livelihoods and the fabric of local communities in southwestern North Dakota? As wind turbines, oil rigs, and “man camps” spread across the region, responses from residents vary from resentment to acceptance.
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Muslims Stand Up for Environmental Justice: A Conversation with Huda Alkaff
in PodcastsThe founder of Wisconsin Green Muslims talks about her group’s solar and water conservation work rooted in faith and justice, and its Greening Ramadan initiative for the Islamic holy month that begins this evening.
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A Syllabus for Contextualizing Energy Policy Debates
in ChecklistsVisions of the future of United States energy production cannot be understood without a good sense of the past. We’ve gathered some of the most helpful sources for thinking historically about energy.
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Mining for Change in Bolivia
in EssaysDespite changing political contexts, mining continues to define culture and landscapes in Bolivia.
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Edgy Stuff: May 2016 Recommendations
in ChecklistsMay 2016 recommendations from the Edge Effects editorial board.
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Atomic Cities, the Mirage of Safety, and the Word “Environment”: A Conversation with Kate Brown
in PodcastsCHE’s upcoming symposium asks: how useful is it to talk about the “environment”? Is there a better word or framework? Dr. Kate Brown gives us her answer as she shares her research on atomic cities.