Our morally bankrupt civilization is chasing dead ends in reaction to climate change and energy use
We have failed to acknowledge economic and population growth as primary drivers of emissions, and the unrestrained consumption of natural systems that support all life. — No 2807 by fw, … Continue reading
Unrelenting economic growth on a finite planet is laying waste to entire living systems
Meanwhile, governments everywhere are talking about “supercharging our economy.” — No 2784 by fw, October 5, 2021— “There is a box labelled ‘climate’, in which politicians discuss the climate crisis. … Continue reading
Most of us don’t know what we don’t know. This is humanity’s climate predicament
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 2774 by fw, September 4, … 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
The Green New Deal spells continued ecological disaster and runaway climate breakdown
If the GND’s false-hope promises are its best answer to the climate crisis, then we have no answer to the climate crisis. No 2516 Posted by fw, September 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
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
Capitalism’s economic growth imperative significantly worsens the existential threat of climate change
Can economic growth end soon enough to prevent climate’s coming threat to civilization? No 2345 Posted by fw, August 6, 2018 “Dr. Richard Nolthenius is a climate scientist that I … Continue reading
We have a choice to make – Prioritize GROWTH or prioritize LIFE. We can’t do both.
The era of treating capitalism as more important than life is coming to an end one way or another. No 2338 Posted by fw, July 27, 2018 “It doesn’t take … Continue reading
What’s good for the environment is likely to be bad for the economy – Nate Hagens (34)
Conversely, what’s good for the economy is likely to be bad for the environment. No 2317 Posted by fw, June 26, 2018 To access links to all other posts in … Continue reading
To avert dangerous global climate change, we must downscale economies of rich nations 4-6% per year
Costa Rica proves its high level of wellbeing, minimal ecological impact, has little to do with GDP growth. No 2093 Posted by fw, November 08, 2017 “In the coming decades, … Continue reading
“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions should take precedence over economic growth,” says David Suzuki
Despite adoption of energy-efficient, low carbon sources, economic growth will likely cancel out these advances. No 2052 Posted by fw, September 14, 2017 “The Pan-Canadian Framework marks the first time Canada’s first … Continue reading
Who to blame for a drowned Houston and a drenched Windsor?
There’s more than enough blame to go around. — My letter to the editor of the Windsor Star. No 2043 Posted by fw, August 30, 2017 Today I sent a … Continue reading
The environmental movement failed because of our addiction to economic growth
We must either conquer this addition or face the failure of civilization, says Richard Heinberg No 2036 Posted by fw, August 21, 2017 ***** “We will grow our economy while … Continue reading
Charmers Trudeau and Notley can’t spin the math of climate change, says Bill McKibben
They keep trying out new brands of spin to justify continued expansion of pipelines and oil sands production. No 1792 Posted by fw, October 4, 2016 “We’ve already built as much … Continue reading
Is climate movement in denial? — Renewables cannot sustain our Western growth-based consumer lifestyles
Alternative growth in the South requires degrowth in the North No 1351 Posted by fw, May 30, 2015 “To be able to successfully develop a different type of growth, the … Continue reading
Canadians want political action on carbon pollution, a say in energy decision-making, and more – New Poll
Protecting the climate more important than pipelines and tarsands, say 61% of Canadians No 1304 Posted by fw, April 9, 2015 “Canadians are looking for political leadership. We will bring … Continue reading
Is it true that no one wants to halt economic growth in order to reduce carbon emissions?
If it is true, who specifically wants economic growth to continue and why? No 1294 Posted by fw, March 30, 2015 “Six years of pedal-to-the-metal monetary policy and government deficit … Continue reading
Be wary of financial analysts peddling reduced climate risk compatible with economic growth
Market-based economic solutions are not helpful in dealing with violent climate change No 1206 Posted by fw, December 9, 2014 “As it stands, it is difficult not to conclude that … Continue reading
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