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Circular economy has to overcome serious flaws to become effective

October 8, 2021/by insnet editor

Scientists from two Swedish and one British institution argue that the concept of a circular economy and circular business models are flawed.

Heinberg says: tech absolutely cannot fix the climate

September 22, 2021/by insnet editor

Richard Heinberg explains why hi-tech fixes can’t solve the climate crisis, and only a dramatic change in our way of life can.

Political smalltalk in a killer climate

August 12, 2021/by Peet Osta

Ursula von der Leyen has discovered that doing nothing about climate change is getting too expensive. Political smalltalk in a killer climate

Governments Double Down on Fossil Fuels, Pushing Climate Targets Out of Reach
Instead of winding down coal, oil, and gas as promised, governments around the world are preparing to expand fossil fuel production — a move that scientists warn could blow past global climate goals.
The Relentless Advance of Dehumanization
Several years ago, I argued that dehumanization had become an unstoppable force in our societies. Since then, the trend has only accelerated, climbing ever higher on the global index of misery. In the few independent media outlets and free forums that still exist, speculation about this phenomenon continues. Yet these discussions increasingly feel like rearguard battles. More and more media are being absorbed by owners who have no regard for free speech — and sometimes not even for truth itself.
Hybrid Cars Emit Up to Five Times More CO₂ Than Promised
In real-world driving conditions, the CO₂ emissions of plug-in hybrid cars are nearly five times higher than official tests suggest, according to an analysis by the European Environment Agency. Automakers often present plug-in hybrids as a more conventional alternative to fully electric vehicles, as they combine a gasoline or diesel engine with an electric motor and a battery that can be charged from the power grid.