Planet Earth is already straining under the 400-billion-pound weight of eight billion humans (more than all other mammals combined). In a world that may warm by 4 or 5°C, much of the lan… Read More

An aside that supports my argument for worst-case scenario climate adaptation planning. Continue reading → Read More

Coastal regions stand on the front lines of climate change. The strategies outlined here—from engineered defenses to managed retreat, from floating cities to ecosystem-based adaptation… Read More

Water, the foundation of our civilization and the world's ecosystems, is growing scarce and will become more so in the coming years. Drastic adaptations are necessary. Continue reading &rarr… Read More

We’re already seeing the early signs of major disruptions. Think about the extreme weather events, the scarcity of resources, and how unreliable our traditional energy sys… Read More

In a warming world, geoengineering may indeed become unavoidable. Given the stakes and current trajectory, it would be irresponsible not to research and prepare for potential geoengineering… Read More

The Northward March of Agriculture One of the most visible consequences of severe climate change will be the massive northward shift of agricultural zones. The 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone&Acir… Read More