William deBuys

2 months ago | countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Anchal Kashyap |William deBuys |Chandra Muzaffar

Himalayan policy should emphasize sustainable livelihoods, environment protection and decentralization based strengthening of communities linked closely to national interestsCivil Society magazine has recently published a series of interviews with eminent persons who are very well-informed regarding the Himalayan region.

Jun 3, 2024 | theamericanscholar.org | William deBuys

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Jan 11, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Anchal Kashyap |Bharat Dogra |William deBuys |Joshua Frank

Smart cities, a paradigm in urban development, have witnessed remarkable progress across various cities in India. Jaipur, Surat, and Pune serve as exemplars, aligning their initiatives with global standards. However, delving into the impact of smart cities on mountainous regions prompts a closer examination of Urban Shimla, revealing a complex landscape where overpopulation, fragile rock structures, and environmental challenges pose unique hurdles to sustainable urban development.

May 19, 2023 | santafenewmexican.com | William deBuys |Carmella Padilla |Ania Hull

In honor of the Santa Fe International Literary Festival opening tonight (May 19), we bring you a list of essential reads in order to inspire and enhance your word-filled world well beyond this weekend’s events.

Mar 21, 2023 | poeticoutlaws.substack.com | William deBuys

The following is a foreword introduction written by William deBuys in Charles Bowden's profoundly lyrical book—Desierto: Memories of the Future. I truly believe he’s one of the most important writers of the last 50 years. Read him. You might think, as Charles Bowden did, that the world is a down-spiraling mess, but that’s not a reason to read him. The important thing to Bowden was not so much the direction of the spiral as the intensity of its motion. He wanted to feel the gyre.