We are in the midst of the 6th largest extinction event in the history of the plant and the first caused by human action.

The transformation of capitalism is unstoppable because we need limits on resources for humans to survive.

We are still learning how exactly the Earth reacts to increased CO2 and other greenhouse gases. We know it leads to warming seas which are melting the North and the South Poles, rising and starting to swallow entire coastal areas in the US and elsewhere, as the New York Times article documents.

We know that the warming rising seas will swallow entire island nations that are about 25 percent of the UN vote and perhaps at the end, even our civilization. This realization is traumatic and the first reaction to trauma is denial. Since there is some remaining scientific uncertainty, a natural response is to deny that change is occurring. This is natural but it is very dangerous.

The "can do" logic, by its own nature, does not accept limits. And an empire does not have a graceful way to evolve out of this role. History demonstrates this time and again.

If nuclear warfare is believed to be somewhat controlled, then climate change is now the greatest threat.

We are in the midst of the 6th largest extinction event in the history of the plant and the first caused by human action.