19 Sep, 2021
The fate of Cassandra: Dire predictions go unheeded
In ancient Greek mythology, Cassandra was a priestess who was able to predict the future but unable to convince others to act upon her prophecies...
19 Sep, 2021
5 Apr, 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic, Like Other Global Catastrophes, Reveals the Limitations of Nationalism
“We live with a profound paradox. Our lives are powerfully affected by worldwide economic, communications, transportation, food supply, and entertainment...
24 Feb, 2019
Game Over? Report Card on Our Planet’s Environment
“Unrelenting Warming The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report for 2019 indicates that most experts point to environmental problems as...
4 Jan, 2019
Preventing Brazilian Indigenous Genocide and Protecting the Amazon
“It is official. On the first of the year, Jair Bolsonaro, was inaugurated as the 38th President of Brazil. One...
3 Aug, 2018
While Rome (and Most Everywhere Else) Burns
“By now we’re accustomed to learning that every year brings record high temperatures around the world. Extreme weather, says Prof....