<p>Life puts a constant demand on us to make decisions about control.  It&#8217;s sometimes good to control things and sometimes bad.  When it comes to other people, our respect for their autonomy requires &#8220;persuasion&#8221; rather than coercion, threat, or force. But, persuasion might still be a form of control, if it&#8217;s pushing buttons inside people that they themselves don&#8217;t even have control over. We also cover hot news from Europe, a coal-surpassing milestone for American renewables, the surprising impact of buildings, and a great climate action website for kids.  In our story, Fern &amp; Meredith &#8220;partly&#8221; learn a lesson about trying to control teenagers.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls src="https://goodenergylife.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/2019.7.8.mp3"></audio><figcaption>Nature supplies the energy &#8211; You give it the good</figcaption></figure>

Who We Really Are – Sameness and Difference

To deal with the climate crisis, we need to deal with ourselves.  We are called upon to marshal the full force of our humanity, if we expect to succeed.  This show brings you news and information on energy and the climate - framed by stories, poems, and discussions about our values and choices.  Because, when we care about who we are, we care about what we do.  And, when we understand who we are, we understand what to do.