We’ve noticed over the last couple of decades a repeating cycle in which finger-wagging scolds tell us that we need to drop some of the conveniences of modernity as sacrifices to Gaia, our Mother Earth. Two examples that have come around more frequently than …

DANGER OF RELIANCE In our highly connected world, it's vital to be aware of the risks associated with overdependence on a single tool, resource, or person. This kind of reliance can create vulnerabilities that may undermine overall stability and efficiency. T…

Today we talk about an important time in a movement or experience. It is the moment when something cannot be stopped.

In the 1970s, widespread fear of imminent natural and artificial disasters and societal collapse led to the development of survivalism, a subculture based on the anticipation of catastrophic events and the preparations involved in surviving disaster. The move…

<p>In May, experts from many fields gathered in Montenegro to discuss "Existential Threats and Other Disasters: How Should We Address Them." The term "existential risk" was popularised in a 2002 essay by the philosopher Nick Bostrom, who defined it as referri…

Record breaking fossil fuel production, all time high greenhouse gas emissions and extreme temperatures.

At least 14 hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh have suffered damage due to flash floods since July 25, with some being affected multiple times over the past 10 years, according to a new analysis. As damage to hydroelectric projects from flash floods a…

At least 14 hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh have been damaged due to flash floods since July 25, some multiple times over the past decade. Experts recommend disaster risk analyses, robust disaster management plans, and early warning systems to miti…