“The dream of a smooth energy transition is little more than a comforting shared illusion” – Pt. 2 of 2
Moreover, says Dr. William Rees, even if it were possible, it would not solve climate change and would exacerbate the real existential threat facing society, namely overshoot. — No 2809 … Continue reading
“The dream of a smooth energy transition is little more than a comforting shared illusion” – Pt. 1 of 2
Moreover, says Dr. William Rees, even if it were possible, it would not solve climate change and would exacerbate the real existential threat facing society, namely overshoot. — No 2808 … Continue reading
Don’t blame capitalism. Capitalism itself isn’t “bad”; it’s the effects that are bad. — Nate Hagens
Capitalism has allowed us to throw a two-century party – We trashed the place, drank the booze, burned the furniture — It’s time to wake up, act like adults, and … Continue reading
Humans are doomed to go extinct — and soon, says paleontologist, evolutionary biologist
“Habitat degradation, low genetic variation and declining fertility are setting Homo sapiens up for collapse.” — No 2802 by fw, December 3, 2021 — “As a paleontologist, I take the … Continue reading
Blaming fossil fuel companies and taxpayer subsidies is easy but misguided, says Nate Hagens
“We are vastly underpaying for fossil hydrocarbons, given what they do for us, and given what their widespread use is doing to the biosphere.” — No 2801 by fw, November … Continue reading
Stan Cox’s new book charts “A Path to a Livable Future”
Does humanity have the time and savvy to make the transition, asks Don Fitz, the book’s reviewer? — No 2799 by fw, November 21, 2021 — My Synopsis of Don … Continue reading
“We cannot expect COP-26 to address the human eco-predicament,” declares William Rees
Rees outlines two fundamental barriers that will prevent deep and rapid change proposals emerging from COP-26. No 2792 by fw, October 29, 2021 — “Do not expect significant progress from … Continue reading
Climate change poses huge risks for humanity and our planet; ironically, we are part of the problem
There are no direct ways of solving climate change given the rise of a gluttonous human superorganism expecting simple goals aligned with economic growth. — No 2775 by fw, September … Continue reading
Eradication of the virus on a global scale is humanity’s only viable strategy to combat COVID-19
The key elements of containing and ultimately eradicating the pandemic are: universal testing, contact tracing, safe isolation of infected patients, strict travel restrictions, and shutdown of all schools and nonessential … Continue reading
Oxford University study offers more proof that combatting Delta variant cannot rely solely on vaccinations
If vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19, high immunization levels will not stop the virus, dashing hopes for herd immunity. — No 2771 by fw, August 20, 2021 — “A … Continue reading
Why is it that what we think we know for sure just ain’t so? Nate Hagens explains
We engage mostly in common talk that just doesn’t capture the entangled reality of our modern complex societies. — No 2770 by fw, August 19, 2021 — “Our minds deal … Continue reading
MUST READ! — “To Save Ourselves, We’ll Need This Very Different Economy” asserts William Rees
We’re in “ecological overshoot” — Way too many people are using way too much energy and material resources and dumping too much waste. — No 2765 by fw, August 11, … Continue reading
Energy expert Richard Heinberg answers 13 questions about renewable energy asked by 15-year-old student
You might be surprised by some of his answers: Here’s a chance to test your own understanding of renewable energy. — No 2764 by fw, August 9, 2021 Here’s a … Continue reading
COVID-19 vaccines are not proving to be as effective as expected: Gail Tverberg explains why
“Current vaccines have been badly oversold. They can be expected to make the mutation problem worse, and they don’t stop the spread of variants.” — No 2763 by fw, August … Continue reading
The prolific, inimitable Nate Hagens strikes again: This time with a new book on the human predicament
“This will be the century which tests the human potential for mediocrity against the human potential for greatness.” — No 2759 by fw, July 25, 2021 — … “Earth’s currently … Continue reading
Myth #22: Nate Hagens discredits claim “We Can Always Get More Resources If We Have More Money”
“We can create money, but we cannot create energy, only extract what exists — FASTER.” No 2757 by fw, July 5, 2021 — “We can create money, but we cannot … Continue reading
Myth #14 : Nate Hagens unveils evidence that upends the presumption “Technology Will Solve It”
“When technology is combined with a growth imperative in the financial markets, there is no way to shrink energy use.” — No 2756 by fw, July 4, 2021 — “Okay. … Continue reading
Myth #11: Nate Hagens challenges the accepted belief that “Climate Change is the Core Problem”
“From a systems perspective, a more complex story emerges.” — No 2755 by fw, July 3, 2021 — “First, if a hypothetical, benevolent alien scientist were to look down on … Continue reading
Myth #19: Nate Hagens dismisses the insistence we can achieve Net Zero!! (by 2050 or any date)
“When people use the term “Net Zero” it’s mostly shorthand for maintaining economic growth while doing some magical technological salvation in the future.” — No 2754 by fw, July 2, … Continue reading
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