Has a “Convergance of Catastrophes” Already Begun?
James Howard Kunstler examines the critical importance of oil in our global economy and then anticipates the cascade of catastrophic consequences when – not if – supply fails to meet demand. After a century of profligate use of this energy-dense resource, he contends that we are within a decade of experiencing an oil shortage: for transportation, industry, heating, plastics, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and all the countless products essential to our modern lives. In other words, our energy-devouring civilization has been accelerating entropy.
Doing the Math to Prevent Dangerous Climate Change
Even if we imagine strong efficiency measures and smart technology switches, we should not kid ourselves about the scale of the energy challenge which would remain. We need an energy plan that adds up. It is not going to be easy, but it is possible.
Zero Carbon Canada: Facing up to the Climate Change Challenge
The science says our task is to reduce global warming emissions to zero. Eliminate them quickly and entirely. To do so we will need to push back against those forces which obstruct or delay the green economy whether those forces be foot-dragging politicians, Exxon muddying the science or “environmentalists” opposing wind farms. To be successful at pointing the way forward, we will need to vigorously support companies and governments doing the right thing even in halting and partial steps.
