Conversation

This is an absolutely phenomenal essay.

Wildfires, Grief and Paralysis

Here’s why we’ve failed to respond to a crisis in plain sight.

"...The pollution from these slaves has now melted ice, acidified oceans, dried forests, roasted the climate and contaminated the world with forever chemicals. Yet the magnitude of our destruction escapes us. The Titanic powers on, ignoring all peril, because its metabolism demands more fuel and growth. While one half of the crew calls for livelier music, the other half proposes to electrify the engine with even rarer materials. Meanwhile no one wants to discuss the scale of the tragedy unfolding on deck..."

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/30/Wildfires-Grief-Paralysis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

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