Monthly Archives: January 2012

The difficulties are tragically underestimated. In the hazards community much of the focus these days is on recovery – how societies rebuild after disasters. The academics are looking for a unifying theory of recovery…what is it? What works? Why? Is … Continue reading →

“A heart to resolve, a head to contrive, and a hand to execute.” – Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) “And if you cannot remain indifferent, you must resolve to throw your weight into that balance in which the fate and condition of … Continue reading →

This year, make your carbon footprint your least consequential footprint… …as explained in 2011’s New Year’s post. As on-point today as a year ago. In force until further notice.

This is the third in a series of posts on New Year’s resolutions…and on giving ourselves a fighting chance to keep them. How? By making resolutions that involve giving up efforts that dissipate our energy and enthusiasm while returning little … Continue reading →