Why a space sunshade isn't such a bright idea

Submitted by Arthur Dahl on 22. February 2023 - 13:55
 

Why a space sunshade isn't such a bright idea

Letter from IEF President Arthur Dahl
in New Scientist 4 February 2023


There is a fundamental contradiction between two of Vaclav Smil's innovations to save humanity [New Scientist 7 January 2023, p.38]. He calls for more efficient photosynthesis, while also suggesting the need for a planetary sunshade to control global warming.

Regenerative Agriculture

Submitted by admin on 18. February 2023 - 17:34

Regenerative Agriculture

Earth4All paper
Club of Rome 2023


Earth4All, the new program of the Club of Rome fifty years after The Limits to Growth report, has issued a new in-depth report by their modelling team on regenerative agriculture.

Risks from sea level rise

Submitted by admin on 18. February 2023 - 16:59

Risks from sea level rise

UN Security Council debate
14 February 2023

Global Futures Forum

Submitted by admin on 17. February 2023 - 21:49

Global Futures Forum

New York and online
20-21 March 2023


Civil society representatives will meet in New York this month to discuss joint recommendations for tackling global challenges and reforming global governance. It is the first major conference of this sort to be held in-person since the outbreak of COVID-19 three years ago.

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