Spirituality and Ecological Hope

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Today from Margaret Swedish:

Ooo, this is some really tough stuff.  As some of my readers know, the British climate scientist James Lovelock is one of our gloomiest experts on climate change, predicting catastrophe before this century is out as temperatures across the globe rise 3C to 5C (for examples, billions dead and civilizations moving closer to the poles).

He is also one of the more controversial among environmentalists because he now supports the rapid expansion of nuclear power to replace other sources of electricity.

There is a lot of debate around his extreme predictions, but he is being taken far more seriously as the science catches up with him.

The BBC reports today on the conclusions of an ‘expert panel” brought together in Britain to examine more closely Lovelock’s conclusions in his new book, “The Revenge of Gaia.”  This is very interesting reading and listening.  Fascinating debate on what to do about our energy needs and options.  After you view the article, do listen to the audio report of the panel’s discussion and the interview with Lovelock.  Highly recommended by Ecological Hope.

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