Recent Blog Posts
- Needed: Paradigm Shift
It is time that we accept the simple conclusion that a paradigm shift is sorely needed, a radical revolutionary change that questions the misguided principles upon which we have built our world vision , a vision that is out of step with reality. - Working Upstream
Tick Tick Tick It takes courage to work upstream And stay there When the world is pushing us Further down To focus on cures Instead of causes - Demolishing the Decoupling Myth
One of the core arguments used by economists who accept physical limits to growth but argue economic growth can continue forever is that economic growth can be decoupled from physical growth through efficiency gains. - Ideology of Catastrophe
I read an opinion piece that begged for this critique. The Ideology of Catastrophe (Wall Street Journal, 10 April, 2012) was written by Pascal Bruckner, who fancies himself a philosopher. He is certainly not a social or physical scientist. His piece attempts to discredit those who warn our civilization of dangers ahead. - Unsustainable Growth
Every day we steadily deplete our limited inheritance of minerals, metals, and fossil fuels. Every day water tables drop, deserts expand, and soil erosion accelerates. Every day we lose more tropical forests, reduce more fish stocks, and emit more carbon than the atmosphere can absorb. Every day thousands of planet and animal species move closer to the brink of extinction. The critical, unanswered question is how long can we keep this up?
