Climate Futures

Various impacts of climate change on the world of our children and grandchildren.

NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis

Lynn White Jr. explores the historical roots of humanity's ecological crisis, highlighting the impact of Christianity and technology on our relationship with nature, and calls for a rethinking of these assumptions.

uvm.edu

Neither Elon Musk Nor Anybody Else Will Ever Colonize Mars

defector.com defector.com

Report: Appalachia Could Be a Haven for Climate Change Migrants

Janie Ekere • Report: Appalachia Could Be a Haven for Climate Change Migrants

Helene’s floodwaters have abated, but the risk of more potentially deadly landslides persists in the region, scientists say • Asheville Watchdog

PETER LEWIS avlwatchdog.org

Thumbnail of Helene’s floodwaters have abated, but the risk of more potentially deadly landslides persists in the region, scientists say • Asheville Watchdog

Good summary of landslide danger and reasons for it in WNC

Can You Even Survive a Global Famine?

Jessica Wildfire • Can You Even Survive a Global Famine?

How solar microgrids are bringing power (and quiet) to North Carolina

Elizabeth Ouzts canarymedia.com

“Every part of our financial and legal system at this point is devoted, singularly devoted, to keeping the status quo in place,” Harvard Law School professor Susan Crawford said in the webinar. “It will be difficult for us to adapt.”