“Is it too late to stop dangerous climate change?” Scholars submit nine essays in response
Several respondents agree that never giving up matters more than meeting some “too late” deadline. No 2543 Posted by fw, November 10, 2019 In my prior repost, I featured … Continue reading
The heated rhetoric of climate deadlines and threats of human extinction exaggerates what science actually says
Climate change is not a black and white issue, and there’s no absolute truth of what climate change means or demands of us. No 2542 Posted by fw, November 7, … Continue reading
15 Canadian kids seek court protection from a government perceived to be contributing to climate crisis
Government mistakenly believes it can develop fossil fuel resources and concurrently cut emissions. No 2538 Posted by fw, October 30, 2019 “Fifteen children and teenagers from across Canada sued their … Continue reading
Greta is absolutely right – We need a new kind of politics featuring a new way of thinking
Canada will not rise to the climate challenge — There’s popular denial about the scale of change required to prevent an unending emergency. No 2535 Posted by fw, October 28, … Continue reading
£750,000 – That’s how much Extinction Rebellion needs for its legal defence fund
Please help save the planet — Support the 1800 rebels, arrested during the October Rebellion, with a donation. No 2534 Posted by fw, October 23, 2019 As a “Rebel supporter”, … Continue reading
MYTH BUSTER! – Clean, renewable energy will NOT be our salvation!
Hard evidence shatters 15 myths about alternative energy sources – Turns out they are neither clean nor renewable. No 2527 Posted by fw, October 1, 2019 “The fiftieth anniversary of … Continue reading
Although millions protested in worldwide climate strike on Sep. 20, “protest alone won’t save our planet”
America’s grim rulers are not moved – Paul Street explains why speaking truth to power is a waste of time. No 2526 Posted by fw, September 29, 2019 “It isn’t … Continue reading
The term “greenhouse effect” is often mentioned when we talk about climate change. But what does it mean?
Not too sure? – Check your understanding — Here’s a simple explanation presented in animated video and text. No 2525 Posted by fw, September 26, 2019 “Carbon dioxide, methane, and … Continue reading
Why has the shift to renewables stalled despite repeated promotions of the Green New Deal movement?
Conceptually, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables looks straightforward enough — in reality it’s quite complicated. No 2524 Posted by fw, September 25, 2019 “There is significant talk in the … Continue reading
How a citizens’ assembly could play a critical role in UK’s Extinction Rebellion’s climate emergency plans
But UK’s parliamentary committee gets 5 things wrong in announcing it will establish a citizens’ assembly. No 2513 Posted by fw, August 30, 2019 “The climate crisis demands an urgent, … Continue reading
“Humans didn’t evolve to see and understand reality in the true sense”
“But why would evolution produce creatures that can’t recognize the truth?” No 2508 Posted by fw, August 20, 2019 To access links to other posts by Nate Hagens about The … Continue reading
Dopamine isn’t “bad”; it’s our culture’s high-stimulation temptations that we must be wary of
The problem is a glut of our culture’s trivial pursuits have the potential to overwhelm life-enriching ventures and harm the environment. No 2507 Posted by fw, August 18, 2019 To … Continue reading
How dopamine complicates our efforts to transition to sustainable energy and economic pathways
Dopamine, the brain’s chemical messenger, drives our relentless, consumptive, “wanting” behavior. No 2506 Posted by fw, August 17, 2019 To access links to other posts by Nate Hagens about The … Continue reading
From fossil fuels to renewables – Dr. Nate Hagens’ “informed reality” of the daunting challenge ahead
Promises of 100% renewables by 2050 misrepresent the reality of current fossil fuel energy facts, says Hagens. No 2502 Posted by fw, August 7, 2019 To access links to other … Continue reading
The nature of our human predicament told in 34 videos uploaded to You Tube by Dr. Nate Hagens
Available here — An organized list of Hagens’ embedded videos for easy access and viewing. No 2501 Posted by fw, August 6, 2019 To access links to other posts by … Continue reading
Transition to a zero carbon economy is fundamental challenge, says Bank of England Governor
But will the Governor’s proposal to “rebuild macroeconomics” really lead to our salvation? Or am I missing the point? No 2489 Posted by fw, July 10, 2019 “The most fundamental … Continue reading
“Diva of Doom” asks why climate scientists aren’t telling us how bad the prognosis really is
The truth is — “CATACLYSMIC CLIMATE CHANGE IS ALREADY BAKED IN THE CAKE!” No 2487 Posted by fw, July 5, 2019 “Reason #3. Societal consequences are not in their purview. They know … Continue reading
NASA’s irrefutable scientific evidence of climate change, citing 9 examples of environmental impacts
Current warming trend is extremely likely to be the result of human activity since the mid-20th century, proceeding at an unprecedented rate. No 2486 Posted by fw, July 4, 2019 … Continue reading
“We need you to join the race against climate change,” exhorts Dr. James Dyke in his film “The Race Is On”
“Climate change is real and represents a serious risk to everything that we care about, and right now we’re not doing enough.” No 2485 Posted by fw, July 2, 2019 … Continue reading
