#Ecological Collapse

[gatorpond]

writing eulogies for species we haven't yet lost mourning a world full of tiny lives i could never save

[prole-log]

[rjzimmerman]

From the Heated Substack:

During his Senate confirmation hearing last month, Chris Wright put on a moderate face. To support his bid to lead the Department of Energy, Wright—the CEO of fracking company Liberty Energy—assured senators that he understands fossil fuels are the primary cause of climate change. He also said he takes the problem seriously. “Climate change is a global challenge that we need to solve,” he said.

The statements were apparently enough to earn Wright the votes of seven Democrats who campaigned on climate action: Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennett, Ben Ray Luján, Martin Heinrich, and Ruben Gallego. “He believes in science,” Hickenlooper said in a statement explaining his vote. But now that Wright’s secured the job, the mask is quickly slipping off.

In an interview on Fox Business on Wednesday, the new Energy Secretary said there are upsides to raising the Earth’s temperature to levels not witnessed since before the last ice age. “Everything in life has trade-offs,” he began:

A warmer planet with more CO2 is better for growing plants. The world has been getting greener for decades—[there’s] 14 percent more greenery around the planet today than there was 40 years ago. And we have far more people die of the cold than die of the heat. So everything has a trade-off, but yeah. There’s pluses to global warming as well as negatives.

But in addition to being morally repugnant, Wright’s statements were just wrong. Let’s take each point one by one.

“A warmer planet with more CO2 is better for growing plants.” Setting aside the complex dynamics of plant growth, in general, higher concentrations of CO2 are only better for plants if you maintain all other environmental factors, like soil nutrients, weather stability, and water availability. And guess what climate change is screwing up? Soil nutrients, weather stability, and water availability. (Read more here and here)

“The world has been getting greener for decades—[there’s] 14 percent more greenery around the planet today than there was 40 years ago.” Yes, but “greener” in this definition does not mean “more biodiverse” or “more healthy” or even necessarily “better.” It literally just means the world has more of the color green, both on land and in the ocean. This can be good, but it can also be bad, depending on where the green is and why it’s there. Scientists think some greening might be because of CO2, but they’re not sure how much. They do know at least a third is because of intense tree-planting and agricultural policy in China and India. (Read more here).

“We have far more people die of the cold than die of the heat.” That’s currently true, but climate change doesn’t just cause death by heat. It causes death by wildfire, floods, tropical storms, vector-borne disease, infectious disease, water-related illness, rising sea levels, malnutrition, and conflict. Also, peer-reviewed research published last month showed that without extreme mitigation and adaptation efforts, the rise in heat deaths will substantially outweigh the decrease in cold deaths over time. (Read more here)

Climate scientists I spoke to also agreed that Wright’s statements were misleading. “This is just a regurgitation of disinformative talking points,” said Michael Mann, a climate scientist at the University of Pennsylvania. “It’s total antiscientific nonsense in service of a fossil fuel industry-driven administrative agenda.”

But for Wright, these three made-up “plus sides” were enough to dismiss the threat of climate change completely. “The bottom line is, it’s just nowhere near the world’s biggest problem today,” Wright said. “Not even close.”

Perhaps he’s right. Sure, there are downsides to the climate track we’re currently on: Nearly all the world’s coral reefs dying; widespread population displacement from extreme weather and rising seas; worldwide food production dropping by as much as half; and hundreds of thousands of animal and plant species facing extinction, to name just a few.

But hey, at least the ocean will look greener from space, and Chris Wright will be rich. Everything in life has trade-offs!

[raffaellopalandri]

Against the Anthropocentric Machine: On the Necessity of Ecological Resistance to Capitalist Devastation

Today marks World Environment Day, a symbolic annual observance intended to raise awareness about ecological crises and inspire action to preserve the Earth. Image taken from Internet Yet in an era defined by accelerating climate collapse, biospheric degradation, and the enclosure of commons into commodified data points, mere awareness is no longer sufficient—nor is celebration. What is needed…

[wyrmsweven]

me walking into ecology class every tuesday and thursday: wow i can't wait to learn about the natural environment! I love mother earth :)

me walking out of ecology class every tuesday and thursday: we are all going to die and we deserve it

[millionmovieproject]

[silverbirching]

I'm going to buy so many of them that I run out of food.

[collapseofindustrialcivilization]

Empire Of Extraction: AI, Capitalism, And The Unraveling Of The Biosphere

A Brave New AI World The 21st century is witnessing a convergence of crises unprecedented in both scale and complexity. At the forefront is the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), a technology whose development and deployment have become emblematic of broader shifts in global power, economic extraction, and environmental destabilization. AI’s rise is not occurring in a vacuum; it…

[alunah-lalunah]

Have you ever seen anyone who sit down and say:

“Given the nature of suffering, mortality, consciousness, trauma, and ecological collapse — should I bring a new being into this?”

The idea is hilarious but the abswer not so much.

Because if they did, the answer would almost always be - absolutely not.

[jenisis]

Okay I get this in its entirety HOWEVER. The first part about how North Americans are the "well adjusted" ones rubs me in entirely the wrong way.

Like americans very, very much tried to do the exact same thing, we just failed for the most part because the continent could eat the british isles for breakfast and still have room for a main course; many of those species they tried to wipe out just had too large of a range to be wiped out completely. That isn't to say they didn't do severe damage. Keystone species are still barely starting the road to true recovery. Bison inhabit a miniscule fraction of their pre-colonial range, wolves were nearly driven extinct, and the sentiment to kill every large predator species is still very much alive.

Just this year, there was a sighting of a jaguar in Arizona, a part of their pre-colonial native range. There's been a depressing amount of people thinking that the cat should be killed or relocated, despite the fact the animal poses little threat to people's lives, property, and (properly taken care of) pets.

That also brings me to the fact that the largest agricultural crop of america is -drumroll please- lawn grass. The ratio of suburban-to-urban areas and so-called "untouched land" is skewed when comparing it to the UK because the UK doesn't have half the biomes we have over here; if the entire continent of north america had the same environmental conditions as the british isles, you bet your ass it would've been a carbon copy of suburban wastelands coast to coast.

What I'm trying to say is, the only reason we still have mountain lions, coyotes, bison, moose, otters, and bobcats is because people recognized their worth and were genuinely alarmed by the ecosystem collapse happening due to human negligence. I understand the sentiment of pointing at a ruptured septic tank and going "this is fucking atrocious", but only once you've acknowledged you're also standing ankle deep in shit. North America is "wildin" because people are putting up a huge, arduous fight to keep it that way, while a non-minor part of the population is either indifferent, or actively trying to destroy and exploit what's left. While we should definitely call out what's happened to the UK's encironments, its downright irresponsible to suggest we as North Americans are the pinnacle of environmental preservation.

Actually your society is the freaks for shooting everything that moves and burning half your "nature reserves" every year so that upperclass dandies can eat leaded pheasant. North Americans are the well adjusted ones here, your country has become a desolate suburban lawn in island form

[libraryofbaxobab]

July 18, 2024:

Can't help the comparisons to Tender Is The Flesh, another nauseous book named for its meat industry. I think I liked this one better, but I can't remember how I rated TITF.

But really, this is more of a pathogen story, a plague, an airborne danger to both avoid and accept as an inevitable part of daily life. That's a familiar background anxiety, but the part about the child who cannot stop eating makes me so sad.

It's a short, frustrating book, and I don't want to examine why it was frustrating.

3.5/10 #WhatsKenyaReading

[randyfrushour]

continuing

Little Book Open

by Randall Frushour

-Revelation chapter 10 - Daniel chapter 9

Stand Alone

Could it now then more be fitting to consider that the 70th Week remain undisclosed? Perhaps to be reserved for Gentile' roles in our contemporary society particularly so during the prophesied "1,260 Days of the Two Witnesses" event, prior to and segue just the last battle of Armageddon? An era still culminating quite near the end of one thousand years more? Do we really and perspectly review things? How all of creation awaits this final hour and not only be a handful of choice believers contouring the scripture to paint their futures!

Astronomer scientists might apply by Ai lintelligent measurement apportioning the 70 Weeks, period of days. Particularly so the 70th week yet undetermind by scholar review.

According to the Bible Christians will be as "part with the Resurrection" at the Rapture. However two things, this part in the rapture is a millennium (ahead) moment before it as well over all the millennium after it, as all while in that case the rest of humanity left in the world might have to seriously rely on technological systems and advance measurements, to survive, basically. The Gentile ruler who will wield power as comparable to that first beast of Revelation 13 will play a pivotal role in this by measuring the earth and covering the heavens. Habakkuk 3: 3-6. 

The Gentile ruler is often interpreted as a future world leader who will come to power during the end times. Not to belabor here that he may be a powerful and charismatic figure who, some say, will deceive many people into following him. Paul states: the Lord will cause them to believe a lie. Many more see that scripture in Revelation 13 depicting the first beast before him, it reads "who deceives and that, causes" all to recieve the Mark of the Beast and he, or it, causes all who do not to be killed. Some distinction, though it's okay by me if the two distinctions are for ever and a day conflated in constant comment. That it's the second beast, the Gentile human leader and not the first beast, Earth's advance system of technologies all balled in one program.

The fulfillment of the Red Dragon prophecy, yet another sign of the end times, is now in our rear view mirror.

VERSE 3 and 4 REVELATION CHAPTER 12

And there appeared another wonder in heaven, and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

What is The Sign Of The Son of Man? Is it the Red Dragon? Is the rapture, that sign? Is the sun's ceasing to shine, the sign? Who knows which is?

The James Webb Space Telescope in our skies now is such the perfect match to the Red Dragon. Is the JWST the Red Dragon?

As it is, that much passes us by. We read it as it is, whether a stand-alone prophecy or a biblical commandment.

We continue, discussing interpretations of passages from the Book of Revelation, particularly next in Revelation 11 and events surrounding the end times. It suggests a unique perspective on how certain elements in the text relate to control of earth and the role of various entities. Interpretation of prophetic texts can vary widely among scholars and theologians and it's essential to approach them with a sense of humbleness and a respect for differing viewpoints. Our own understanding is what critically matters  momentarily. Every moment. 

The Book of Revelation is known for illustration and complexity making it a subject of ongoing debate and study among scholars and religious communities. If you have specific questions or seek further discussion on this topic, feel free to ask and I'll do my absolute best to provide with information and insight based on my knowledge and what then is available for us to look more at to date.

Regarding Revelation 11: 1, passage mentioning the "court given to the gentiles," it's primarily intent to so signify relinquishing control of the earth and skies from the Saints. Not to mention Satan who has power over the air but at that not for much longer in the scheme of God's prophetic plan. For Satan and rest is history at this point anyway, the church raptured and gone and secured in the sky above. Additionally there, is reference to the Holy Spirit "now taken out of the way," with no mention though for Satan who subsequent is taken and thrown into the bottomless pit. This pit, metaphorically described as cross microcosmic, electron, cosmological, molecular-level atmosphere enveloping earth, is where transitioning and transmitting, Satan fulfills his JWST role above us and out of the earth. Go figure. Or  just to say the JWST fulfills its roll and his role anyway, and thus then, Satan thrown into the pit.

World Leaders Take Control here in the End Times

According to the Bible, world leaders will eventually take control of climate and ecological agendas indefinitely, as well as the economies and scientific development of the world. This will happen during the arrival of the ten kings or kingdoms associated with the seven-headed beast, and it will be a time of rapid technological advancement. The saying "a day is as a thousand years" hints at the transformative nature of these events.

The situation will persist until at least the appearance of the Two Witnesses, which marks another significant turning point in Earth's affairs. At that time, clarity will undoubtedly prevail for everyone.

This passage from the Bible suggests that the end times will be a time of great upheaval and change. 

NOTE: At end of this ebook I may insert an at length commentary that BARD gave to me interestingly, in cohesive essay on my topic and above remarks. And below next are remarks we need to mum  discuss further. Emails and review comments for this ebook I'll address thoroughly in the second book of the Last Bible Keys series. 

 

Following are some possible implications of this passage, according to Bard, on just from what I'm writing .. 

..World leaders may use their power to address climate change and ecological problems, but they may also use it to exploit and control people.

Technological advancement may lead to new discoveries and innovations, but it may also be used to create new weapons and surveillance systems.

The appearance of the two witnesses may signal a time of great spiritual awakening, or it may simply be a reference to two specific individuals who will play a key role in the end times.

Bard quips "ultimately, the meaning of this passage is up to each individual to interpret". However, it is clear that the Bible warns us that the end times will be a time of great change and upheaval. It is also clear that God promises that He will be with us through it all.

Here is one possible scenario for how this passage could play out:

World leaders become increasingly concerned about the threat of climate change and ecological collapse. They decide to take control of these issues in order to ensure the survival of humanity.

They use their power to invest in renewable energy sources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect endangered species. However, they also use their power to crack down on dissent and silence critics.

Technological advancement accelerates during this time. New technologies are developed to help address climate change and other environmental problems. However, these technologies are also used to create new surveillance systems and weapons.

The two witnesses appear during this time. They are two individuals who are called by God to speak out against the injustices of the world and to prepare people for His return.

The appearance of the two witnesses marks a turning point in Earth's affairs. People begin to see the world in a new light, and they realize that the current system is not sustainable.

Clarity eventually prevails, and people begin to work together to create a better future.

This is just one possible scenario, and it is important to remember that the Bible does not provide all the details about what will happen in the end times. However, this passage does give us a glimpse of what to expect. It is a time of great change and upheaval, but it is also a time of hope. God is with us through it all, and He will lead us to a better future.

Gentiles Role in The Millennial Reign 

Revelation 11:1-3 describes how Gentiles will play a significant role in the Millennial Reign, which is the 1,000-year period of peace and prosperity that will follow Christ's Return. This is a continuation of the prophetic timeline that began with Daniel, who was instructed to seal up the words and the book until the time of the end, which encompasses the second coming of Christ and "time of the resurrection" of the dead at the conclusion of this millennium.

During the Millennial Reign, Gentiles will rule along in time as Christs reign and help to bring about His plan for the earth. Not once is this mentioned from scripture how they give their power and strength unto the beast to fulfill the words of God. It will be a time of profound understanding of God's plan, and people will no longer be left in confusion. Instead, this knowledge will be deeply ingrained in them, in hearts and minds.

Prophecy suggests that all people on Earth will worship the Lord during the Millennial Reign at least so once a year. This will be a transformation that has never transpired before. People will have experienced the very near total desolation and consumption of the planet, but they will ultimately come to know the Lord as a merciful Savior. Even some, likely everyone who were not taken during the judgment days of Earth will turn to Him for sustenance and guidance, marking a new beginning.

Habakkuk 2: 3 implore us to wait for the vision of the end days with the final, last end, assuring us it, the days, will come without delay.

I believe that this "vision of all" as spoken of in Habakkuk and told by Isaiah in chapter 29, which has of effect been around since the turn of the century, is now coming into fruition. The siege mounts and footings of the Iraq, Afghanistan and Iranian wars were just the beginning and we'll see it commence at around the time of the 2024 elections picking up the text in Daniel 11: 18-20 considering everything written in prophecy about the Vision and Prophecy of "many days" of the latter times also told as latter days of the world.

Certainly, in Daniel chapter 7, the fourth terrible beast represents convergence technology, and there are four of them mentioned. In contrast, Revelation chapter 13 describes two beasts. One of them, the first, symbolizes a digitalized or decentralized, technological, empirical system, while the other represents a man, possibly a Gentile ruler who wields the power equally of the first beast. This ruler is said to subdue or overtake three of the ten kings and kingdoms of the 7 head beast. It's got to be referring to the seven continents. 

We are exploring the possibility that the roles of the Two Witnesses and the last half of the 70th Week may have already been partially predetermined, with their full realization occurring at the end of the 1,000 years. These witnesses will have prophesied for 1,260 days, which coincide with the latter half of the 70th week in total years. From this perspective, it suggests that the "appointed end" could serve as a blueprint, a guide, program, or playbook for future events.

It's crucial to acknowledge that interpretations of biblical prophecies can vary significantly, and each statement reflects a particular viewpoint on the matter.

[godsinstrument]

there are six climate tipping points identified in the united nations intergovernmental panel on climate change sixth assessment report. the greenland ice sheet, the west antarctic ice sheet, the atlantic meridional overturning current (amoc, colloquially the gulf stream), the amazon rainforest, and thawing releasing runaway amounts of methane.

greenland's ice sheet is in disequilibrium and we are committed to 2-3 meters of sea level rise from its melt alone in the next 200 years.

greenland's ice sheets have been melting twice as fast in the last twenty years as they were during the previous century.

rapid increase in the rate of melting of the west antarctic ice sheet is unavoidable.

the west antarctic ice sheet is retreating twice as fast as previously predicted.

this is causing the atlantic meridional overturning current to collapse.

the gulf stream is weakening. 99% confidence. measured volume through the florida straits has declined by 4% in the past 40 years.

the gulf stream will collapse between 2025 and 2095. 95% confidence.

the amazon rainforest is currently in a drought that may indicate it has passed its threshold to maintain its own wet climate as a result of deforestation.

nasa finds that tundra releases plumes of methane in the wake of wildfires.

this year eight times more land burned in canada than average.

soil fires in the canadian arctic are burning the peat underground and melting the permafrost. stat from the study 70% of recorded area of arctic peat affected by burning over the past forty years has occurred in the last eight and 30% of it was in 2020 alone.

russian siberia experienced a similarly massive fire season in 2021.

a methane source we weren't expecting was warmer, wetter conditions to increase organic decomposition in tropical wetlands to release ever increasing amounts of methane.

we are sixteen years into an ice age termination event fueled by these tropical methane releases.

the world meteorological organization expects us to break 1.5º C of warming from pre-industrial levels within the next five years..

united nations environmental programme (unep) emissions gap report found that current fossil fuel extraction commitments leave no credible path to keeping warming below 1.5º C. based on current policies we will experience 2.8ºC of warming by 2100. even if all current pledges were implemented and followed through with (which they never have been), we will only be able to limit that to 2.4-2.6ºC of warming.

15,000 scientists warn that society could collapse this century.

we aren't going to have a choice. this is the sixth great extinction.

[inkskinned]

"don't make it political!" .... what proportion of death and suffering must occur before politics are involved. if this isn't political, what is even the point of any politics, ever. of democracy. the words are "by the people for the people." if i am going to be left alone by my elected representatives to "figure it out" - to undergo damage, hardship, fear. what the fuck did i elect them for. what was their job. the entire point is that they handle this shit. this is why we were supposed to be electing leaders.

poverty is political. misogyny is political. gun control is political. climate change is political. how much aid a community gets is political. what the fuck are you talking about. it's been political this whole fucking time.

[millionmovieproject]

[pinkloverdiplomatdragon]

Our front yard used to regularly boast mushrooms and snails and these weird black worms… the soil was to healthy and rich…. Now…. Arreeee Dololo

It’s soil is degraded and it’s environment has collapsed to terribly since my childhood