An atmosphere of crisis

By Alex Smith, originally published by Radio Ecoshock

November 24, 2010

Society
NOTE: Images in this archived article have been removed.

Image Removed“The Coming Famine: The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do To Avoid It” author interview with Julian Cribb.

Next, University of Utah Physics Professor Dr. Tim Garrett explains why fossil-based wealth leads to both hyper-inflation and a ruined climate. All from a published, peer-reviewed paper in Journal “Climatic Change”. According to our energy and wealth equation, only a sudden economic collapse could save us from 5 degrees Celsius global temperature rise (or more) by 2100. And we’ll get over 100% inflation along the way. One of the most important interviews of the year.

And we visit with climate denial from France.

Download the audio for this episode here.

Alex Smith

Host of syndicated weekly Radio Ecoshock Show – the cutting edge with top scientists, authors and activists. Eighth year on the air as of 2014. Previously a researcher for global environment group, print journalist, homesteader, world-traveler, and private investigator.

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