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Power traces how humans have come to overpower the earth's natural systems and to oppress one another, with catastrophic consequences. We must rapidly re-learn the lessons of power self-limitation rooted in evolution and human history if we are to stave off ecological and social collapse and enjoy a thriving future.
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Richard Heinberg
Richard Heinberg is the author of thirteen previous books, including The Party's Over, Powerdown, Peak Everything, and The End of Growth. He is Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and is widely regarded as one of the world's most effective communicators of the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels. He lives in Santa Rosa, CA.
AUTHOR EVENTS
Sep 17 | The Artisan Herbalist | Bevin Cohen
Mother Earth News Fair - PA
Host: Mother Earth News Fair
Date: September 17
Time: all day event
Cost: TBA
Sep 18 | The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking | Karen McAthy
The Vancouver Vegan Festival
Host: Vancouver, Creekside park
Date: September 18
Time: 11am - 6pm PST
Cost: Free
Sep 25 | The Artisan Herbalist | Bevin Cohen
Bellaire Harvest Festival
Location: Bellaire Public Library
Date: September 25
Time: 1pm EST
Cost: Free
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Power traces how humans have come to overpower the earth's natural systems and to oppress one another, with catastrophic consequences. We must rapidly re-learn the lessons of power self-limitation rooted in evolution and human history if we are to stave off ecological and social collapse and enjoy a thriving future.
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