What to Do While Waiting (for the Crash)

By Alex Smith, originally published by Radio Ecoshock

May 12, 2014

Society
NOTE: Images in this archived article have been removed.

Image RemovedAuthor Richard Heinberg on geopolitics, finance, and environment of the slow crash. Global Crossing and Green Festivals President Kevin Danaher on transition to green economy. Unicyclist for climate Joseph Boutelier. 

Welcome to Radio Ecoshock. I’m Alex and in this program we’ll visit with Kevin Danaher, a founder of Global Crossing and President of the Green Festival, plus a visit to the studio by young Joseph Boutelier, riding his unicycle across the Rocky Mountains to draw attention to climate change. 

But first, I need to ask one of the old hands about what to do while waiting for the crash. Richard Heinberg is next.

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Alex Smith

Host of syndicated weekly Radio Ecoshock Show – the cutting edge with top scientists, authors and activists. Eighth year on the air as of 2014. Previously a researcher for global environment group, print journalist, homesteader, world-traveler, and private investigator.

Tags: climate change, end of growth, finance, geopolitics

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