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The climate crisis and mental health

Submitted by Arthur Dahl on 29. April 2023 - 23:29

The climate crisis and mental health

Report on a presentation by
Professor Britt Wray
28 April 2023


The Frontiers Forum on Friday 28 April 2023 included a presentation by Professor Britt Wray of Stanford University on the climate crisis and mental health, which leads to climate anxiety or eco-anxiety. She is the author of Generation Dread, describing her own experience overcoming climate anxiety.

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.