Abstract This essay considers the multiscalar manifestations of loss and destruction through material-semiotic figure “spent earth,” a toxic waste by-product generated by industrial bleaching crude oils into edible oils. Drawing on two distinct encounters with spent earth in Indonesian palm oil sector, reflects substance's unevenly distributed effects across peoples, places, generations; its as...

by Jotun Hein (1.6.07) Life on Earth The overwhelming percentage of bioscience is directed towards earth life, although many principles applied make no specific reference to this and many ideas and questions apply generally. Life beyond earth issues are clearly very interesting, but of little practical importance presently. The moment (and if) other life forms are found, question will be asked ...