The Dakota pipeline protests could be the start of something big. Germany’s Energiewende began as a civil rights movement. Now, Americans are beginning to protest across the country, demanding that the energy sector respect society. Craig Morris asks: when will you join the movement? At present, my coauthor Arne Jungjohann and I are touring North America to promote our book. Our main message: Germany’s national energy and climate policy began as a grassroots movement for civil rights – against the practice of privatizing profits and socializing risks. At the end of our presentations, one question is often asked: how can we make that happen here in the US? My answer? It’s already happening. You just have to join the movement. Can’t make it to North Dakota? Hundreds of people marched in Seattle recently. Take the protests to your home town (you can sign up for world-wide November 15th #NODAPL Day of Action here). President Obama’s recent announcement that the US is considering changing the pipeline’s route shows that the protests are having an impact. So take your … Continue reading The Dakota protests: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity