What’s happening There have been five mass extinction events in Earth’s history, and some researchers say we’re in the midst of a sixth. Why it matters Once we lose a […]
Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon World 3 at 50 – What it got right and what it got wrong – CACOR Zoom Series
Topic: Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon World 3 at 50 Time: Jan 12, 2022 13:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada) PDF of presentation slides… Edited CHAT record… Summary: World3—the computer program used […]
Human Extinction?
Human Extinction? Extinction occurs when species are diminished because of environmental forces (natural disaster, overexploitation of resources) or because of evolutionary changes in their members (genetic inbreeding, poor reproduction). Given […]
CO2 RANT by Ian Whyte
Sometimes, often even, I’m in a state of total astonishment/wonderment/angst at the direction of the thinking of many of the people on these lists. As I see it everywhere, for […]
Underestimating the Challenges of Avoiding a Ghastly Future
Humans Face a “Ghastly Future” Unless Extraordinary Action Is Taken Soon on Sustainability Without immediate and drastic intervention, humans face a “ghastly future” — including declining health, climate devastation, tens […]