George Monbiot is the bearer of bad news
So, if you haven't noticed, we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction, which in turn means the Earth's systems are collapsing.
George Monbiot writes that scientists have started to see signs of the kind of instability – systems theorists call it flickering – that might suggest the Earth's systems are approaching tipping points - we are dealing with a complex web of interconnected issues, from rising temperatures to biodiversity loss to ocean acidification.
You can see it everywhere, but especially strongly in the staggering species loss of the last 30 years.
(read more HERE).
Why am I telling you this? To ruin your day?
No, my friend.
As change-makers, we need to face the truth (which is hardly surprising. I'm sure you'll agree. But I just personally never thought of it as the Earth's systems collapse).
As a starting point, it's important to accept how bad the situation is, but what's more important and what will make a difference is how we react to it.
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