The yearly environmental event Earth Hour — which began in 2007 — will be held today. For one hour, starting at 8.30 PM local time, people are asked to turn off all non-essential light and power. The intention is that people reflect, in the darkness, on our over-reliance on carbon fuel and the need for…

Media have covered the topic of global warming extensively in recent months, but an important message is being overlooked: the role of the individual. It’s easy to get lost in the controversy around the topic, to get sidetracked by the negotiations, and become distracted by attempts to create a stronger governance system to address this,…