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Science should not be political therefore the NSF should not be political. As much as our current administration may think, there are not always two sides in science as there is in politics. Likewise having an agenda doesn’t necessarily mean it is political. Science can be an agenda on its…

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The concept of permaculture is so beautiful and refreshing because it is unique from the usual discourse that surrounds the topics of sustainability and climate change. Whereas most discussion about climate change and sustainability involves limiting our ecological impact through methods of reducing, reusing, and recycling, permaculture actually encourages us…

A large part of Green Earth presented a reality where the National Science Foundation (NSF) is more public-facing and political the current status quo. There are benefits to both the current model and the one presented in Green Earth.   In defense of the current system at NSF:   The…

Kim Stanley Robinson’s book Green Earth was a very good book. As discussed in class it was very interesting and disturbing to see the parallels between the book and what is actually happening in the United States. As I was reading the book I was imaging everything that was happening and had…

I find myself daydreaming in the wake of reading Green Earth. I daydream of an America so shocked and inspired by climate change that a president like Phil Chase comes to office. In this brighter world, science need not stay silent on policy. On the contrary, American leaders and the…

I’m a little surprised at David’s blog this week – he mentioned that it was harder for him to relate to the events of “Green Earth” than those of “Ecotopia.” As I was reading about the aftermath of the flood on Washington, D.C. (and on the nation as a whole),…

Phil Chase, who becomes president of the United States in the second portion of the book, embodies a powerful character in the narrative and represents a leading force that would be much needed now in our world for environmental action. Always described as joking and smiling, he becomes the public…

Overall, Kim Stanley Robinson’s “Green Earth” left me feeling unsatisfied. I felt that while KSR mentioned some interesting solutions such as permaculture and carbon sinks, he didn’t detail these solutions enough. Instead of exploring these ideas, he chose to explore politics. As someone with a strong distaste for politics, I…

The first time I had ever heard of the National Science foundation (NSF) was a week ago. When we dug deep into the underpinnings of the organization yesterday, it became apparent that there was a lack of trust amongst the members of the government. Members of the NSF are not…