Ecological Crisis
Ecological Discontinuity and Climate Science
The extreme weather events of recent years indicate that a fundamental shift has occurred: the age of continuous ecological change is over, and the age of ecological discontinuity has begun. Climate science must respond by shifting as well. However, the IPCC’s latest Mitigation report fails to adopt this approach.
Read MoreBlack is White: Climate Deception becomes Orwellian
Given capitalism’s dependence on economic growth, world leaders appear to have blundered in 1994 when they ratified the UNFCCC agreement. As stipulated in the agreement’s objective (Article 2), this committed them to maintaining GHG concentrations at safe levels.
Read MoreConfession of an Environmental Thought-Criminal
I am a 71-year-old thinker who sees his death on the horizon. I therefore want to confess my greatest sin: when analyzing the ecological crisis I have committed thoughtcrimes.
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion: Courageous Activism, Flawed Strategy
Extinction Rebellion is courageously protesting the UK government’s inaction on climate change. However, its strategy is flawed because it ignores SRM.
Read MoreThe True Nature of the Ecological Crisis
In my last seven posts, starting with Nature’s Mortal Wound, I examined various aspects of the ecological crisis. My main aim was to dispel the myths and misconceptions that frequently muddle our thinking on this crucial topic. Here I summarize my views regarding the true nature of humankind’s existential predicament.
Read MoreNature’s Mortal Wound
It is not enough to minimize humankind’s ongoing environmental damage – we must also repair our past damage through geoengineering methods.
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