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Ecologists and planetary scientists dedicate much time and effort to understanding the various positive feedback cycles that underpin the bewildering complexity of natural systems. Ironically, this article speaks to a very concerning positive feedback effect in human psychology that supercharges conspiracy theories and the refusal to accept the science of climate change. "If we don’t act on climate change, the rise in natural disasters will likely lead to more conspiracy theories. The stakes are high, but with thoughtful interventions, we can break this harmful cycle." While for some people the complexity and unpredictability of the natural world is scary and seeds fear and paranoia in many people, it is better for both the planet and our mental health when we accept and embrace this complexity, including the contribution of human activities to it, and take rational steps to work with it. #nature #ecosystems #biodiversity

Let’s not mince words: we are currently in the middle of a planetary emergency. Eight of the ten climate tipping points have been crossed: the jetstream is broken, fires rage from the Amazon to the now thawing permafrost in the melting Arctic, and global warming is a runaway, with extreme weather, floods, storms etc,. the new normal. Life on earth itself could be extinct in a remarkably short period of time. Our spiritual disconnect has culminated over the long course of his-story in contributing to the ecological apocalypse. And yet, like many indigenous cultures with legends of world ages and catastrophe pray, there can be hope. We need to understand what we are in and what this emergency entails if there is to be some form of emergence. The way forward is through. It’s said that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, and through that lens, what opportunity does imminent ecosystem breakdown provide? Well, for one thing, the earth is not a product, not something separate from us. We're embedded within a larger being: the womb of Mother Earth – and she herself is embedded within a galactic ecology, and a universal ecology and all of it is evolving and transforming consciousness through crisis and transformation. Don’t panic. This is how species are initiated. https://lnkd.in/gpZ-MStN

Great article about our relationship with fire as a species and how we can respond to the future we created for ourselves. "The transition from burning living landscapes to burning lithic (fossil) landscapes constituted something new under the sun. Humanity’s quest for fire had always been about finding new stuff to burn and new ways to burn it. Now the issue was not sources; new reserves of fossil fuels kept being discovered (and still are today). The problem concerned sinks: there was no place to put all the effluent. Fire in living landscapes had evolved with checks and balances that could, within limits, be stretched. Third fire had no such ecological fetters. It could burn day and night, winter and summer, through wet and dry spells. Humanity had suddenly unshackled Prometheus. Its firepower was all but unbounded." https://lnkd.in/gdNcAPEq

"A good half of the art of living is resilience." ― Alain de Botton. Organization research conducted by our experts signals the exact causation. More balanced (less stressed, deprived and underfunded) perform better long-term.  Organizational performance cannot be attributed solely to leadership, though their decisions determine whether a business ecosystem succeeds or fails. Positive outcomes are only possible with a supra-governance agenda adhered to by changing leaders at the helm. Becoming a B corporation closes this governance gap by adding a mission lock to the governing documents. It's is up to the executive to live up to these principles every day and practice what they preach. Your stakeholders reward responsible business practices. We offer an intial assessment package - which includes company screening and a high-level improvement plan. #sustainability #responsiblebusiness #businessoutcomes #markets #Bcorp #betterbusiness #dataanalysis #impactflows #HRforHumanity

Noah here, bringing a flood of information on sea level rise. In my day, I built an ark. Today, we need to build our #knowledge and take action. Discover the scientific insights and strategies to tackle this global challenge. #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/dZEYSc-U

One of the most sober, and sobering write ups on climate change and our general inability to deal with big problems as a species. The Collapse Is Coming. Will Humanity Adapt? https://lnkd.in/ggDSfUGP "...technology is not going to save us, real or imaginary. We have to change our behavior. ... This is why Sal and I have adopted a position that we should not be talking about sustainability, but about survival ... We know that relying on indefinite growth or uncontrolled growth is unsustainable in the long term, but that’s the behavior we’re seeing now." "Darwin told us in 1859 that what we had been doing for the last 10,000 or so years was not going to work. But people didn’t want to hear that message. So along came a sociologist ... This guy’s name was Herbert Spencer, and he said, 'I can fix Darwinism. We’ll just call it natural selection, but instead of survival of what’s-good-enough-to-survive-in-the-future, we’re going to call it survival of the fittest, and it’s whatever is best now.' Herbert Spencer was instrumental in convincing most biologists to change their perspective from 'evolution is long-term survival' to 'evolution is short-term adaptation.' And that was consistent with the notion of maximizing short term profits economically, maximizing your chances of being reelected, maximizing the collection plate every Sunday in the churches, and people were quite happy with this." "Well, fast-forward and how’s that working out? Not very well. And it turns out that Spencer’s ideas were not, in fact, consistent with Darwin’s ideas. ...if we go back to Darwin’s original message, we not only find an explanation for why we’re in this problem, but, interestingly enough, it also gives us some insights into the kinds of behavioral changes we might want to undertake if we want to survive." "It is conceivable that if all of humanity suddenly decided to change its behavior, right now, we would emerge after 2050 with most everything intact, and we would be 'OK.' It is a possibility, but we don’t think that’s a realistic possibility. We think that, in fact, most of humanity is committed to business as usual..." "...human beings are so susceptible to adopting behaviors that seem like a good idea, and are not. Sal and I say, here are some things that seem to be common to human misbehavior, with respect to their survival. One is that human beings really like drama. Human beings really like magic. And human beings don’t like to hear bad news, especially if it means that they’re personally responsible for the bad news." "'high fitness equals low fitness' ... you need variation to cope with future change." "Institutions ... cannot facilitate change because they are designed to be agents of social control, maintaining what philosopher John Rawls called ‘the goal of the well-ordered society.’ They were not founded with global climate change, the economics of well-being, or conflict resolution in mind."

🌱𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹 - 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🧠Very wise thoughts from a lady who draws on rare experiences in life and nature. 1. 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲. She is an example. We should never forget this. 2. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We believe so much in technology. And there are more and simple solutions. We should not make ourselves blind, but combine the approaches. 3. 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. She is not the first one to say this. If nothing is of importance or if everything is just about the ego, change won´t happen. 4. 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲. Human beings destroyed so much of nature. However, we need nature, not the other way round. This we need to remember and align with our actions. Especially in business. https://lnkd.in/egg4GK6Z

Who would have thought that one of Earth’s most majestic creatures, the polar bear, would stand on the brink of extinction? And why? The answer lies in the ripple effects of our actions. Climate change, driven by human recklessness, has become their silent predator. Imagine having the very roof over your head ripped away, this is the reality for polar bears as Arctic ice melts at an alarming rate. But let’s ask ourselves: Is it ever justifiable to destroy another’s home? To push a species closer to oblivion? We, as humans, pride ourselves on progress, on building a world of innovation. Yet, in the rush toward development, we often fail to consider the price Mother Nature pays. Bob Marley once said, “You can’t replace a river with a building-Mother Nature will be angry.” And she is. Rising seas, wildfires, extreme weather; all these are nature’s fury made visible. The plight of the polar bear is more than just an environmental crisis—it’s a mirror reflecting the extinction of our own humanity. The compassion that once defined us as a species is fading alongside these magnificent animals. For every iceberg that disappears, a piece of our collective conscience vanishes too. It’s time to wake up. Saving the polar bears isn’t just about saving a species, it’s about reclaiming our role as stewards of this planet. Let their survival be a reminder that our true evolution isn’t measured by skyscrapers or technology, but by the legacy we leave for every living being that shares this Earth with us. Let’s not let the polar bear become just another tragic tale in history. #Humanitarianism #Consciousness #Responsible

I’m passionate about fostering meaningful dialogue and action around #climatechange. The challenges we face are immense, yet I believe in the power of collective effort to create transformative solutions. Through the lens of #ecopsychology, I explore how interconnected natural and social systems can inspire a shift from individualism to collective well-being. My focus is on reframing the #climate narrative to bridge divides between polarized groups. By addressing economic, cultural, and ideological stakes, I advocate for policies that offer solutions while preserving dignity and identity on all sides. I champion storytelling as a tool to make the climate crisis tangible and emphasize shared values like patriotism, community resilience, and stewardship. #Climateaction isn’t a sacrifice—it’s an opportunity to revitalize industries, foster innovation, and create a future we can all be proud of. Let’s work together to build a #sustainable future through connection, empathy, and action. Follow Anna Ritoch and subscribe to The Big Green Picture for more like this.

#extinction #climatechange #habitaloss #anthropocentrism #selfcenteredness #indifference #humans #linkedin #spiritual #cultural #life #love #stewardship #lifeaffirmation #reverenceforlife #loveofJesus My dear friends, below kindly find a response from me to a post rightly decrying the probable extinction of yet another species. My issue is with the cited causes of the vanishing; namely, climate change, habitat loss, etc. My dear friends, there is only one cause: anthropocentrism resulting in the twin towers of evil human comportment--self-centeredness and indifference. Until we recognize, address, and ameliorate that evil, such extinctions will be a common occurrence. "Horribly sad if true, but the fault lies with us and is never correctly identified. We live in a culture of human self-centeredness and indifference, fueled by, or resulting in, or both, from lethal anthropocentrism. Human beings have caused this. We need to own this, accept our responsibility, and immediately start amelioration. Labels such as "climate change", "habitat destruction" et al are too amorphous and faceless. They carry no weight, do not resonate with the vast majority of people, and are easily dismissed as someone else's behavior and problem, not mine. Until every individual acts to overcome self-centeredness and indifference, such extinctions will proceed apace. Adoption of a reverence for life as our ethos is the only solution."