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Thanos Was Wrong: Environmentalists Should Reject Malthusianism

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Treesong — No Comments ↓

This post contains spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War. You’ve been warned!

Pop Quiz: Do you think that overpopulation is one of the greatest environmental threats facing Planet Earth today? Are human beings an inherently destructive species whose growth needs to be kept in check? Do we just need to have fewer humans on this planet in order to restore balance and live more sustainably?

If you answered yes, congratulations. You’ve just helped Thanos wipe out half of all sentient life in the universe. Read more ›

Posted in Climate Justice, Environmental Justice, Superheroes

Book Review: Voice of the Elders by Greg Ripley

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Treesong — No Comments ↓

Voice of the Elders is the story of a young woman who attends a UN youth conference on climate change and is visited by aliens offering to help humanity respond to the climate crisis. She soon finds herself on a journey to meet with these aliens and evade the regressive fossil fuel tycoon who will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and squash any serious action on climate change. Read more ›

Posted in Book Reviews, Cli-Fi, Climate Fiction (Plot), Global Warming, Politics, sci-fi

Superhero Fiction Giveaway

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Treesong — No Comments ↓

Calling all Real Life Superheroes! Do you like reading superhero fiction? You can get the first three chapters of my upcoming superhero novel, “Bargain,” for free! Here’s how to do it in two easy steps:

Subscribe to my newsletter.
Email me a link to your superhero social media profile. This profile must include documentation of actions you’ve taken to help your community: homeless outreach, neighborhood watch / safety patrol, community cleanup, charity fundraiser, environmental advocacy, etc.

That’s it! Complete these two simple steps and I’ll send you the current draft of the first three chapters of my superhero novel for free. Read more ›

Posted in Bargain, Books, Real Life Superheroes, Superheroes

Book Review: Exodus by Julie Bertagna

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Treesong — No Comments ↓

Exodus by Julie Bertagna is a compelling coming-of-age tale in a world ravaged by catastrophic sea level rise. The colorful characters, the contrasting low-tech and high-tech communities of survivors, and the long and interesting heroic journey of a young woman displaced by climate change, come together to make this an entertaining and thought-provoking story. Read more ›