Published

1 month ago

February 20, 2026

Alice Rush

A friend writes:

I get called out by farmers for using the word “sustainability” because nature is dynamic and doesn’t hold to a level. The word they prefer is “regenerative” as it is closer to the complex system of nature and its energy exchanges. I don’t have an argument for or against it.

I don’t think I’ve ever run across enmity to the would “sustainability,” which is strange, because I’ve been at this for 17 years, and I’ve incurred the wrath of an uncountable number of people, especially climate deniers. I laughed out loud when a caller into a radio show on which I was being interviewed called me a “cockroach.”

I would say that “sustainable” and “regenerative,” while certainly not mutually exclusive, are actually two different things.

There are dozens of different ways to define “sustainability,” but the one I use is: “A society’s meeting its needs without making it impossible for future generations to meet theirs.” From the perspective of farming, normally this is called “sustainable agriculture,” but calling it “regenerative” works just fine for me, and adds more depth of understanding.

Sustainable and Regenerative Farming

Renewable Energy

Trump: Somali-Americans Are Bad People

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16 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Alice Rush

This is what we voted for; it’s what carried the day in 2024.

Twenty years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to get one out of ten Americans to agree to such a blatantly racist and hateful statement.

Trump: Somali-Americans Are Bad People

Renewable Energy

A Lesson for America from West Africa

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2 days ago

April 4, 2026

Alice Rush

From DW Africa:

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore, has said the country should “forget about democracy,” in one of his clearest signs yet that military rule could continue for years. Traore seized power in a coup in September 2022, overthrowing another junta that had itself taken control just nine months earlier. Since then, he has tightened his grip on power, suppressing opposition and banning political parties in January. He had initially promised a return to civilian rule, but later delayed elections, arguing that Burkina Faso remained too insecure because of ongoing Islamist insurgencies. Last year, the junta extended the transition period, allowing Traore to stay in office until 2029. His remarks suggest Burkina Faso is moving even further away from its earlier pledge to restore democratic governance.

The story above is an extremely common one in the developing world and illustrates a critically important point: once a democracy is lost, it’s almost impossible to recover.

America: Take Heed.

A Lesson for America from West Africa

Renewable Energy

Hegseth Decimates Top Military Echelon

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2 days ago

April 3, 2026

Alice Rush

Although we can’t see behind the scenes, it appears that what I predicted is actually happening. i.e., that out top generals and admirals are refusing help the Trump administration commit war crimes.