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The Four Tortoisemen of the Apocalypse

Posted on September 24, 2013 by cmorgan

In this blog post Dr. Richard Milne makes the case that the greatest threats to human civilisation – contrary to media hype, take place slowly over very long periods of time. These threats are are driven by our own society’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Science, Global Challenges | Tagged business-as-usual, civilisation, Climate change, crisis, economic development, Ecosystem Destruction, Food Security, innovative solutions, media, Population Growth, threats | Leave a comment

Fracking – A Path to Energy Security or Climate Vulnerability?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by global-health-academy

A Perspective on Fracking by Prof. Dave Reay I like gas. Each morning it is the source of instant heat for making my coffee. Each winter’s evening it is the roar in the boiler that spreads warmth through the house. … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Science, Energy, Global Challenges | Tagged anthropogenic, Climate change, economic development, energy policy, energy prices, Energy security, energy transition, fossil fuel, Fracking, greenhouse gas, Methane, sustainable energy, sustainable growth, trade-off, uncertainty | Leave a comment

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