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The Human Ecology of Overshoot: Why a Major ‘Population Correction’ Is Inevitable
The Human Ecology of Overshoot: Why a Major ‘Population Correction’ Is Inevitable This is an article (or in science speak a paper) review. My method is to start with a copy pasted into the Medium editor unread and boil it down to key bits [and add comments in brackets as I read/assess/vet the offering, which […]
World Population Day Presentation: Dr. William Rees
World Population Day Presentation: Dr. William Rees
William E. Rees: The Fundamental Issue–Overshoot
William E. Rees: The Fundamental Issue–Overshoot
Editorial Note from the EiC
Editorial Note from the EiC The material published in this “Discussion”—and the very reason for which we decided to publish it—requires a clarification on the part of the journal Management; therefore, I advise readers to peruse this foreword before embarking in the task of studying the often polemical statements and counter-statements contained in the Seibert […]
“The dream of a smooth energy transition is little more than a comforting shared illusion” – Pt. 1 of 2
“The dream of a smooth energy transition is little more than a comforting shared illusion” – Pt. 1 of 2 Moreover, says Dr. William Rees, even if it were possible, it would not solve climate change and would exacerbate the real existential threat facing society, namely overshoot. — William Rees “Climate-change and other environmental organizations urge governments […]
Too clever by half, but not nearly smart enough
Too clever by half, but not nearly smart enough
We Are Already in Overshoot
We Are Already in Overshoot
COP-26: Stopping Climate Change and Other Illusions
COP-26: Stopping Climate Change and Other Illusions Measured atmospheric CO2 at Mauna Loa Observatory. Note: red = the monthly mean values; black = the same, after correction for the average seasonal cycle. Do not expect significant progress from COP-26 on climate change mitigation. There are fundamental barriers that prevent the deep and rapid changes that […]
Pulling Back the Curtain on the Energy Transition Tale
Pulling Back the Curtain on the Energy Transition Tale PDF White Paper https://aad34399-d41b-4ad9-8d9d-5a2916094de2.filesusr.com/ugd/d8f080_433f3a6554b34231b6c6af71c437d625.pdf
To Save Ourselves, We’ll Need This Very Different Economy
To Save Ourselves, We’ll Need This Very Different Economy What would ‘getting serious’ about the survival of civilization look like? ‘Ecological overshoot’ is causing climate change, the pandemic and more. Is our political system capable of doing what’s needed? Photo by Paddy O Sullivan. The pandemic is a big problem. Climate change is an even bigger problem. […]
If humanity’s critical planetary overshoot is not corrected deliberately, nature will impose a chaotic implosion
If humanity’s critical planetary overshoot is not corrected deliberately, nature will impose a chaotic implosion “If we wish civilization to continue, human beings must learn to live more equitably, well within the means of nature” – William Rees. — No 2709 Posted by fw, February 14, 2021 — “So, if I can just summarize and put […]
By William Rees – Climate change isn’t the problem, so what is?
By William Rees – Climate change isn’t the problem, so what is? Thanks to friend and retired blogger Gail Zawacki at Wit’s End for bringing this excellent new talk by professor William Rees to my attention. Rees discusses our severe state of ecological overshoot and the behaviors that prevent us from taking any useful action to make the future […]
William Rees: What’s Driving The Planet’s Accelerating Species Collapse?
William Rees: What’s Driving The Planet’s Accelerating Species Collapse? Spoiler alert: It’s us The data regarding planetary species loss just gets more alarming. Today’s podcast guest is bioecologist and ecological economist Dr. William Rees, professor emeritus of the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning. Rees is best known for his development of […]
