Why Humans Need a Predator to Stop Us Destroying Ourselves

Technology has made us all-powerful, but that power has a dark side

Today, if you have enough money, you can buy pretty much anything you want and do anything you want. But our domination of the Earth, through the technology that has made…

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Technology has made us all-powerful, but that power has a dark side

After Six IPCC Reports Why do Carbon Emissions Keep on Rising?

Increasing emissions are intertwined with economic growth and social progress

The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has told us for the sixth time what everyone is increasingly seeing before their eyes. Human behaviour is creating aggressive…

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Increasing emissions are intertwined with economic growth and social progress

Has the Idea of Polar Bears Becoming Extinct Done More Harm Than Good?

A misguided view that the climate crisis is something that will happen elsewhere persists

One of the first campaigns highlighting the dangers of climate change was that of polar bears becoming extinct due to the Arctic melting. The WWF first raised the alarm in the…

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A misguided view that the climate crisis is something that will happen elsewhere persists

Why Nation-States Are Not Set Up to Deal With the Climate Crisis

The effectiveness of nation-states breaks down when faced with global challenges

The climate crisis is the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced. It’s so hard to deal with because it’s a global problem that will affect every one of us in one…

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The effectiveness of nation-states breaks down when faced with global challenges

Who are the Superheroes and Supervillains of the Climate Crisis?

A battle between good and evil is playing out before our eyes, who will prevail?

Every superhero movie follows a similar dynamic. At the start, you see the superhero flex their muscles, valiantly saving someone from a bad guy. The superhero is heralded as the hero…

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A battle between good and evil is playing out before our eyes, who will prevail?

If Overpopulation is True the Future Will be a Nightmare

The consequences of overpopulation could be horrifying. But it will only become a problem if we let it become one

Many people argue overpopulation is the reason we’re facing so many environmental and social challenges. If only there weren’t so many of us issues such as the climate crisis, biodiversity loss,…

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The consequences of overpopulation could be horrifying. But it will only become a problem if we let it become one