Embodying Degrowth notes and thematic exploration
We invite you to download and explore the Mural board created by the Movement Fellows to develop themes and plan the content for the Embodying Degrowth project.
Embodying Degrowth reading list
A list of the readings and resources that informed the Movement Fellows’ thinking on degrowth, maintenance, and care throughout the course of the project. Alvarez, Maximilian. (2018, June 20). The Death of Media. The Baffler. https://thebaffler.com/latest/the-death-of-media Alvarez, Maximilian. (2020, May … More →
Interviewee biographies
Below you will find biographical details for each person that was interviewed as part of the Embodying Degrowth project, along with relevant links to their work and projects. For further information about the Fellows behind the project, please see the … More →
“The life of the Earth is our life”
A conversation with farmer, grandfather, and Earth Defender Chili Yazzie about efforts in Navajo Nation to return to traditional farming practices. This conversation was recorded on August 19, 2022. By Maximillian Alvarez Duane “Chili” Yazzie is an incredible … More →
Governors Island: Balancing the Past with the Future
Excerpts from an interview with Nicole De Feo on August 2nd, 2022 By Leila Behjat and Sam Bennett Nicole De Feo is the Director of Design and Construction, Trust for Governors Island overseeing the fate of existing buildings. Many … More →
Layers of Time
Excerpts from an interview with Tahereh Holmes on July 16th, 2022 By Leila Behjat and Sam Bennett Tahereh Holmes is an architect working in preservation for the municipality of Munich, Germany. Tahereh’s work credo lets her look at our … More →
Urban Homesteaders
Excerpts from an interview with Choi Chatterjee and Omer Sayeed on August 13, 2022 By Tona Rodriguez-Nikl Choi Chatterjee and Omer Sayeed welcomed our family into their lovely urban homestead in the foothills of Los Angeles County. We shared … More →
On Compassion and Reciprocity
Excerpts from an interview with Aleya Freeman Fraser and Michael Paris on August 9th, 2022 By Rheanna Chen Aleya Freeman Fraser and Michael Paris, are the dynamic duo and founders of Panorama Cacao. They live in Maracas, St. … More →
Decarbonizing the Built Environment
Excerpts from an interview with Jim D’Aloisio on August 12, 2022 By Tona Rodriguez-Nikl Jim D’Aloisio is a structural engineer dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from building materials and to the heat losses during building operation. In our … More →
What Could a Worker-Focused Just Transition Look Like?
A conversation with Megan, James, & Clarke — current and former workers in the oil industry — on the need to build a more ecologically sustainable economy. This conversation was recorded on September 15, 2022. By Maximillian Alvarez … More →