Three divergent responses to societal collapse

Most of us would rather not think about societal collapse but it is critically important that we do so. Here are three very different perspectives from leading thinkers on the topic.

Brendan BarrettNovember 20, 2024societal collapse, Climate Change Comments

Accelerated Climate Change and/or Accelerated Decarbonization?

Should be we optimistic or pessimistic about the future of our climate? Will impacts of climate change increase in intensity in the near future, or can we rapidly decarbonize?

Brendan BarrettJanuary 19, 2024Climate ChangeComment

Philosophical musings on “waking up” to the climate emergency

Can you recall the last time you read or were told that we need to wake up to the climate crisis? What is stopping people from waking up?

Brendan BarrettJuly 4, 2022Climate Change

Typhoons and other disasters force Japan to rethink its city vs rural living plans for the future

Typhoon Faxai left many people without power and other services for several days when it hit the greater Tokyo region in September.

Brendan BarrettSeptember 27, 2019Resilience, Extreme Weather Events, Climate Change, Japan

This is why we cannot rely on cities alone to tackle climate change

City mayors have taken on a prominent role in committing to action on climate change. But what progress have they made so far?

Brendan BarrettSeptember 4, 2017Climate Change, Environmental PoliticsComment

Why I Joined the People’s Climate March

Across the globe people are marching to show their support for the international community's efforts to tackle climate change. Time to get out there and join them.

Brendan BarrettDecember 3, 2015Climate ChangeComment

Running Away from Runaway Climate Change

Although the evidence of the impacts of climate change is clear, many of us would rather not think about this existential threat. But running away is not the answer.

Brendan BarrettJanuary 23, 2015Climate ChangeComment