You could see it in his eyes and feel it in the air today – Professor Garnaut is convinced that humanity is incapable of actually solving the climate crisis. His report and statements are infused with despair and defeatism, summed up in the closing line of his press conference this afternoon: “the failure of our [...]
Given that the release of the Garnaut report was delayed by a couple of hours this morning while Rudd and the rest wrapped their head around Wall Street, it seems appropriate to ask — will the economic meltdown push the climate change debate off the page for good?
Professor Garnaut reassured The Oz that it won’t [...]
There was a slightly defeated tone to Ross Garnaut when he presented his penultimate report. Today, despite attempting to be more upbeat, he cemented economics as the ‘dismal science’ by accepting that people are ultimately more interested in the cult-like pursuit of economic growth, than in the preservation of the biosphere.
I was speaking last week [...]
Welcome to Rooted, Crikey’s new group environment blog.
Before I explain the purpose of this leafy corner of the Crikey blog network, I would like to honour the talented individuals who will be your guides and interlocutors. It is their great knowledge and generosity that makes this possible, so without further ado, here they are.
Tim Hollo [...]
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