debt
Trapped by Economic Growth
While necessary, degrowth is both damaging and politically unpalatable.
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Civilization
Cleaning a Hoarder's House
The insides of a hoarder's house is visual reminder of a lifetime of waste.
Energy
The Renewables Farce
The renewals transition is a lie. Here's why.
Collapse
Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System
One of the early warning signs of economic collapse caused by climate change is the retreat of the insurance industry.
Collapse
10 Premises Behind Collapse 2050
What does "collapse" mean? What will the downfall of civilization look like? What am I suggesting people do? What if I'm wrong?
Collapse
Living with/in Fear
There are more like you than you think.
Climate Change
Daily "Once in a Century" Floods
Mother Nature's revenge: Over the last month alone, all corners of the world were hit by major floods. While this is anecdotal, does it not feel like we're witnessing a new natural disaster each day?
hyperinflation
How to Collapse: Hyperinflationary Depression
How crop failure leading to a 20% caloric deficit might cause a financial crisis.
Denial
0.04%: Small Does Not = Immaterial
Think CO2 Concentration at 0.04% is Low and Therefore Doesn't Impact Us?
EROEI
EROEI and Civilization's Forced Decline
EROEI (Energy Return on Energy Invested) is possibly the most important ratio to modern human existence. This measure is foundational to our civilization, yet understood by few.
food
What Farmers Say About Climate Change
This is probably the most honest assessment of the current state of farming and our future food supply.
Collapse and Capitalism
You've probably heard this before. A friend recently suggested to me that capitalism is the "cure" for climate change and other systemic risks to the biosphere. His argument was that the profit motive will incentivize businesses and individuals to innovate our way out of this mess.