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  • The reviews of Breaking Together are in

    The reviews of Breaking Together are in

    I am pleased that the book ‘Breaking Together’ is impacting people who work on sustainability or social justice issues, either as professionals or activists, around the world. There are now many book reviews, which I list in this post. I also want to alert you to the coming deadline for my online course ‘Leading Through… Read more

  • Power and Privilege in the Face of Collapse – discussion with Silvia Di Blasio of Gaia Education

    Power and Privilege in the Face of Collapse – discussion with Silvia Di Blasio of Gaia Education

    As increasing numbers of wealthy people quit their jobs and urban lifestyles to prepare for societal collapse in either homesteads or ecovillages, where does that leave the need for wider solidarity with those most affected by societal disruption? In this essay I offer reflections after I was interviewed by Silvia Di Blasio of Gaia Education.… Read more

  • The Benefits of Collapse Acceptance – Part 1

    The Benefits of Collapse Acceptance – Part 1

    Over the last few years I have discovered that there are actually benefits from being not only curious or aware of collapse risks, but actually accepting that such a collapse is coming or already under way. That is a key message from former Occupy Wall Street activist Karen Perry, who created a list of 15… Read more

  • Collapse is the word on the street (just not online)

    Collapse is the word on the street (just not online)

    Every 4 months or so, the Deep Adaptation Review is released as a free summary of recent and relevant information on collapse risk, readiness and response. 12,000 people receive it. In my editorial for the September issue, I focus on how we can respond to a growing realisation that discussions around climate issue are being… Read more

  • Let’s meet in 2024?

    Let’s meet in 2024?

    So long as world systems hold together for the next year, and I stay fit and well, then in 2024 I will be speaking and teaching in Australia, Belgium, France, Hungary, Mexico, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK and the USA. My keynote talks in Taiwan and Mexico will mark the launch of the Chinese and Spanish language… Read more

  • Central Bankers v The World

    Central Bankers v The World

    The impacts of environmental change on prices are only beginning to be felt. Because central bankers caused a wave of inflation prior to ecologically-driven inflation, the longer-term situation is going to be worse than the Bank of England Governor has claimed. So, I want to share with you what I think the implications are for… Read more

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