Writings

What is the difference between social and spiritual transformation? How can the reflection and self-study involved in many people’s identity struggles to lead them towards greater truths?

9 March 2026

In what ways can kundalini awakening be interpreted through the lens of te ao Māori, the indigenous perspective of Aotearoa New Zealand? And how are these energetic phenomena considered? Read on to find out more.

19 February 2026

The story of Ebène l’Adelphe, and how they became aware of the ecological crisis, and what they’re doing now to fight it.

4 March 2024

The mega-rich have more impact on climate change than you might think. Through their investments and their influence in the global response, they act to protect their wealth and their power.

12 February 2024

Looking to make your Christmas period eco-friendly? Some ways to reduce waste and carbon emissions, and celebrate people, not presents!

21 December 2023

A wrap-up of 2023’s major climate events.

14 December 2023

59% of young people report feeling worried about climate change. Eco-anxiety is a very real emotion that is only going to become more prevalent as our climate changes in drastic ways.

7 December 2023

Recycling is often heralded by business and government as an effective way to combat climate change and pollution problems. Does that claim stack up?

30 October 2023

Have we passed the point of no return with the climate and planetary systems? The warning signs are there.

26 October 2023

How do our representations of the economy influence the way we view and try to solve the problems of our societies? There are alternatives to dominant neoliberal economics, and we explore some of them here.

19 October 2023

Ngā Uruora is the ecological and natural history of Aotearoa New Zealand. Geoff Park (d. 2009) was a renowned New Zealand ecologist and research scientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of the natural history of the country.

24 August 2023

KUNI is a Japanese concept for community: this book tells the story of how rural communities can rejuvenate and become self-sufficient. Tsuyoshi Sekihara is a community revival expert in Japan, and Richard McCarthy advocates for local food systems in the US.

17 August 2023

What is geo-engineering, and how does it work? Who is involved? And, most importantly, what are the risks? Our in-depth special covers all this and more.

20 July 2023

What is the strategy used by businesses and government to deal with protests and demands for change? How do they maintain their power and their position, throughout and despite the protests? Do meetings between activists and perpetrators often lead to change?

13 July 2023

Andy Couturier is a writer on sustainability, ecology, nature and nuclear power in Japan and the United States. This book retraces a book he published some years earlier, about rural life in Japan.

4 July 2023

There are many ways to approach the ecological crisis. Deep ecology is one of them, founded by Arne Naess in 1973.

30 May 2023

How do I learn more about climate change? Where should I look for quality news and information regarding what’s going on in the world? Can I stay up to date with things through Plurality.eco?

29 May 2023

Ecology is a relatively new science, and an extremely complex one to pin down. Knowing the history of ecology means that we can better understand the role it plays in our societies and the considerations of our future planet.

11 May 2023

The IPCC Synthesis Report AR6 published in late March 2023 tells us the current state of climate research as well as the gaps between current and necessary action.

12 April 2023

Greenwashing is incredibly problematic for the environment, consumers, and the ecological movement as a whole. Not only is it irresponsible and unethical, it values profit and brand image over real impact.

27 March 2023

Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be about making lots of money. It can be ecological, too, and exist in ways that support the ecological transition, rather than continue to degrade the resources of the Earth.

5 March 2023

A delicious cauliflower and lemon pickle perfect for salads, with rice, or as a pickled accompaniment to your favourite dishes!

26 February 2023

The ‘monk who brought mindfulness to the West’ shares his wisdom on how we can be the change we need to see to confront the ecological crisis.

24 February 2023

When we walk in nature, what do we see? I explore what I saw in the Eastern Hills through a series of photos.

22 February 2023

A simple guide to the IPBES report on biodiversity and ecosystem services on a global level, and some ways in which we can encourage change.

17 February 2023

A compilation of ways in which we can think about, value, and explore the trees that form, and are themselves formed by our beautiful landscapes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

15 February 2023

Is the circular economy a miraculous solution to save our societies from collapse, or another way of justifying status-quo, which doesn’t actually work?

7 February 2023

Packed full of umami flavour, this vegan/vegetarian ‘nduja will add some spice and depth of flavour to any Italian or Mediterranean dish.

4 February 2023

A delicious Thai-inspired dish that has been made vegan by making your own oyster sauce and fish sauce, and using tofu as your protein! The fresh basil takes it to another level, a great crowd-pleaser!

30 January 2023

A fresh summer pasta salad to use up homegrown beans and to be enjoyed on a hot day! Served warm.

25 January 2023

Why is eating well good for the environment? Good food means good health, for both ourselves and the ecosystems which produce our food.

25 January 2023

A poem to express the importance of good, fresh food. The Plurality.eco food section is all about how fresh, healthy food can save both you and the planet.

17 January 2023

What’s it like to garden? What can we learn about ourselves and the environment?

15 January 2023

What is climate change? Why do we have to look after the environment? And what will happen if we don’t? I answer these crucial questions.

12 January 2023

Carbon emissions are far from equal. Rich people seem to emit more than poor people, and rich countries more than poor ones. Just how bad is this global inequality?

11 January 2023

Wondering what these words mean? Find a simple definition of words relating to political ecology here.

10 January 2023

We’ve seen kaitiakitanga used a lot recently, when we’re talking about the environment. But what does it really mean? And how can we use it in a way that is true to tikanga Māori?

10 January 2023

Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet.

2 January 2023

An in-depth and bilingual guide to the moon’s cycles according to te ao Māori – maramataka.

2 January 2023

Are you aware that sustainability and environmental management aren’t the only ways to look at the ecological crisis? Let’s explore the difference between political ecology and environmentalism.

28 December 2022