We humans, one species of animal amongst millions, have now become the de facto guardians of the planet's climate stability.

Conventional economic theory... counts the depletion of resources as the accumulation of wealth.

We humans, one species of animal amongst millions, have now become the de facto guardians of the planet's climate stability.

Human releases of carbon dioxide are almost certainly happening faster than any natural carbon release since the beginning of life on Earth.

This is like playing Russian roulette with a Luger rather than a revolver. One bullet, one chamber - and we're pulling the trigger.

Unless we decide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within just a few years from now, our destinies will already be chosen and our path towards hell unalterable as the carbon cycle feedbacks... kick in one after another.

I wonder what sentences judges might hand down at future international criminal tribunals on those who will be partially but directly responsible for millions of deaths from starvation, famine, and disease in the decades ahead.