This essay is part of our July 2019 Uncertain Future Forum on the topic: “If collapse is imminent, how do we respond?” It is a response to the essays that were posted in the first week, July 15-18. We invite you to comment below, and to read the other essays here. Read Dahr’s essay here.
Dancing with Grief
From July 15th through July 26th, we are pleased to host Post Carbon Institute’s first Uncertain Future Forum—an essay conversation on timely, controversial, under-exposed topics related to humanity’s sustainability predicament. This Forum’s topic is:If collapse is imminent, how do we respond? Click here to read the full essay.
Interview on Democracy Now about Climate Catastrophe
Watch the full interview here, along with the follow-up web exclusive interview, “Who is the DNC Loyal to?”, here.
Resistance Radio Interview with Derrick Jensen
Progressive Radio Network, interviewed by Derrick Jensen on his show, Resistance Radio. Listen to the interview here.
Over One-Tenth of Global Population Could Lack Drinking Water by 2030
As civilization faces existential threats, Trump is trying to end long-term climate studies. Read the full story at Truthout.
ART IN A DETERIORATING WORLD
An epistolary exploration of art’s moral responsibilities “In the era of not yet, barely daring to guess of how soon,” wrote Welsh-British writer Horatio Clare about the melting sea ice, the planet’s air conditioner, in his book Icebreaker, published less then two years ago. Now the scientists dare to guess, and red lights on the control
In the Face of Climate Collapse, We Need the Wisdom of Elders
Western industrial culture abandons elders. Now more than ever we must, instead, recognise their wisdom. Read the full story by Barbara Cecil on Truthout.
Scientists Are Stunned by How Rapidly Ice Is Melting in the Arctic
One researcher offered a bleak prognosis: “We’re not going to stop this train wreck.” Read the full story on Truthout.
Arctic Is Thawing So Fast Scientists Are Losing Their Measuring Tools
Methane and CO2 released from the thawing permafrost will further accelerate the rate of global warming. Read the full story on Truthout.
CO2 Concentration Is Higher Than Ever in Human History
The amount of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere already constitutes a climate emergency, and it’s worsening every year. Read the full story on Truthout.