Letter of complaint to CBC Ombudsperson re CBC News – The National’s coverage of Venezuelan crisis
Reporting since early February has not presented an accurate, fair, balanced and impartial analysis of events. No 2437 Posted by fw, February 19, 2019 “I am writing to complain about … Continue reading
Humanity’s climate predicament – Most of us don’t know what we don’t know
Can Rob Mielcarski, schooled in the laws of thermodynamics and other physics stuff, help us to open our minds to what we don’t know? No 2436 Posted by fw, February … Continue reading
“It’s a fantasy to believe we can transition completely off fossil fuels in the reasonably near future”
Even the best-case scenarios show us heading for 3°C of warming and far worse by 2100, says Dahr Jamail. No 2422 Posted by fw, January 23, 2019 “My research also … Continue reading
In this climate crisis, despair may touch us, but it can’t hold us – Because we love, therefore we hope
We’ve never had a fight quite like this, against an enemy that both opposes us and is us, with no clear hope of winning. No 2412 Posted by fw, January … Continue reading
“The American Empire is coming to an end,” declares Chris Hedges (VIDEO)
Hedges traces the political, economic, cultural, military, and environmental factors contributing to the US demise. No 2406 Posted by fw, December 26, 2018 “The American Empire is coming to an … Continue reading
UK prof of Intensive Care Medicine diagnoses the health of planet Earth – his prognosis is foreboding
Think of a patient in Intensive Care. It’s climate change that will “off us” from planet Earth – on top of what we’re already doing to it – says Dr. … Continue reading
Account of my spat with an editor and climate specialist over Tim Garrett’s controversial research findings
While I actively promote Garrett’s research results, my rival worries Garrett will “immobilize” those seeking solutions. No 2398 Posted by fw, November 27, 2018 NOTE — To access my … Continue reading
The big question facing students is how to construct a lifestyle given life’s growing complexity – Nate Hagens
Transcript of a wide-ranging, 32-minute interview with this dedicated prof who teaches his students to understand reality as it really is. No 2395 Posted by fw, November 16, 2018 To … Continue reading
In an 888-word article, Tim Garrett explains why the global economy must collapse
And if, after reading his article, you had difficulty understanding Garrett’s chain of reasoning, you’re not alone. No 2394 Posted by fw, November 12, 2018 NOTE — To access my … Continue reading
Tim Garrett warns — Energy efficiency gains will do the opposite of what economists claim they will do
As energy efficiency increases, civilization grows faster, consumes more resources faster, grows the economy: The bad news — Energy consumption and CO2 emissions accelerate. No 2393 Posted by fw, November … Continue reading
Tim Garrett — Affect of Arctic Clouds on Climate; Collapse of Civilization; and Picking Tim’s Brain
Transcript of a wide-ranging, 50-minute interview with this atmospheric physicist who says — among many other things — solar and wind enable us “to further rape the environment”. No 2392 … Continue reading
Paul’s gift prompts “thoughts of my vast ignorance and the society of illusions and delusions that I was living”
“We are all bruised, aren’t we? But often times those bruised the most have the most to give.” –Edward Curtin. No 2388 Posted by fw, October 27, 2018 It is … Continue reading
The amount of energy our global civilization of 7.5 billion consumes daily is 18,000,000,000,000 Watts
18 TRILLION! That’s huge. Beyond comprehension. What’s more astonishing is that in just 30 years we’ll double that rate of energy consumption. No 2387 Posted by fw, October 24, 2018 … Continue reading
Tim Garrett’s thinking prompts science writer to ask: “Is it possible for us to reduce our carbon emissions?”
Writer Hannah Waters acknowledges the formidable challenges ahead, but insists “We cannot just give up.” No 2386 Posted by fw, October 21, 2018 NOTE — To access my other posts … Continue reading
I’m discovering that Garrett’s “civilization collapse” message is a tough sell, with no takers so far. How come?
Perhaps an answer of sorts can be found in an exchange of comments I had with two other readers on a popular website. No 2385 Posted by fw, October 17, … Continue reading
Tim Garrett responds to 17 questions and criticisms about his research on the consequences of climate change
Question is — Do we have the interest, critical thinking skill, and attention span to understand Garrett’s work? No 2384 Posted by fw, October 15, 2018 NOTE — To … Continue reading
Tim Garrett’s 2006 “aha” moment — How economic currency and energy might be fundamentally linked
“… it was clear that the economy was the root cause of rising CO2 concentrations.” No 2383 Posted by fw, October 14, 2018 NOTE — To access my other posts … Continue reading
Long-run global economic growth requires continual energy consumption for its sustenance
The problem with accelerating economic growth over time is that CO2 emissions, spiked by climate change, also accelerate, releasing negative feedbacks on economic growth. Round we go in a vicious cycle. … Continue reading
No chance of slowing global CO2 levels without incurring collapse of global economy, says Tim Garrett
Yet Canada’s PM Trudeau insists we can grow the economy and protect the environment. Is he wrong? No 2379 Posted by fw, October 10, 2018 NOTE — To access my … Continue reading
