There are several reasons that climate change is proving to be such a difficult challenge for our civilization to overcome. One of them is nationalism/tribalism. There are 200+ sovereign nations on this small blue planet, whose citizens feel very little …
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Addressing Climate Change
Here’s an interesting perspective from author, political activist, and social justice advocate Naomi Klein. Yes, this is a “civilizational wake-up call,” but we seem to be continually hitting the snooze button on the alarm. I’m reminded of the cartoon featuring …
The Costs of Addressing Climate Change
Most people understand that the longer our civilization waits to address climate change in earnest, the more expensive it’s going to be. Moreover, the costs are not growing linearly, but exponentially. However, there are several impediments: • The private sector …
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Good Going on Your Commitment to Address Climate Change, President Obama
U.S. President Obama’s speech this morning on addressing climate change impressed the many millions of us who follow the subject and view it as the single biggest threat confronting humankind in the 21st Century. For that reason, it came as …
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