Kat Davis

MIT Predicted the Collapse of Today's Society in 1972. And We're Right On Track. MIT's 1972 World3 model was strikingly accurate, based on modern data.

What would happen if humanity keeps pursuing economic growth, no matter the societal and environmental cost?

MIT’s 1972 World3 model predicted societal collapse by 2040, and new analysis shows we are still on track. bit.ly/3JjpFDg

#agrowth

If every state started doing this during ICE raids, I don’t think there are enough National Guards for Trump to deploy! #newyork #protest #arresttrump

From shock to protest. People take to the streets all over the country. #iceout

Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions An hour after the march’s start Monday, protesters who neared a downtown federal building dispersed after law enforcement fired tear gas canisters at them.

Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions

Anti-ICE protest happening now in San Francisco. “No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA.”

Peaceful protest against ICE in downtown Los Angeles.

U.S. scientists say their work is under attack. Here's what that means for Canada | CBC News Some U.S. government scientists have been told they can no longer travel for meetings or even join virtual calls with international counterparts, putting a hold on Canadian research and sending a deep...

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Humanitas - Los Angeles Fire Resource List (updating)

FOR THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN L.A. DUE TO FIRES:

Here's the Humanitas - Los Angeles Fire Resource List (updating)

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

From Michelle Murray:

To all my Los Angeles friends, colleagues and acquaintances...

Here's a list of resources. Please use/share widely.
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87.5% screwed Facts: We're 87.5% screwed 🚫| Feelings: "Befriend your gnawing rats" 🐀🐑| Action: Walk the talk with the Jemez Principles 🚶🏽‍♀️🗣️

Seeking the safe and just space for humans on Earth; how to turn a gnawing rat of avoidance into a fluffy white sheep of possibility; and democratic principles for doing the work to build the world we want, now out in wecanfixit.substack.com/p/875-screwed

I am absolutely delighted that all my favorite climate scientist colleagues from social media are here on bluesky now. You will not regret following a single one of these smart and committed human beings who are fighting for a better future for us all.

Climate Change ‘Burnout’ Is Taking Its Toll - Inside Climate News Activists and others on the front lines of the climate crisis, one therapist says, “are living in fight-or-flight mode constantly.” Here’s their battle-tested advice.

Some important reflections here on burnout awareness and prevention for climate activists.

Mitigation costs in perspective

Climate conferences are dying. How to save the world now? This year’s U.N. climate change summit wore its contradictions and failings on its sleeve, prompting existential anxiety.

As a political economist, I was astonished how the #parisagreement could “slip through” as an environmental agreement. It calls for a profound restructuring of our economies. Now the realities of the econ implications, social justice, + global power dynamics set in. www.politico.eu/article/clim...

Call for Submissions: Historicizing Adaptation Authors are particularly invited to consider how adaptation has functioned alongside resistance, potentially serving as a technique of refusal, rebellion, or resurgence.

We're soliciting submissions for a series of @nichecanada.bsky.social blog posts on the topic of "historicizing adaptation" and I'm really exited about the submissions we've received so far! Still time to join in -- we are taking submissions until Friday 29 November. See link for details.

Hi! New here! I’m interested in:

- climate resilience
- environmental design
- environmental psychology
- urban design
- sustainable architecture
- rewilding
- public spaces
- social justice
- climate anxiety
- art + design

Looking forward to connect with folks of similar interest! 🌿