There has been considerable discussion lately as to whether or not total collapse of the world’t economies will happen in the relatively near future. I think that is the wrong question. Let me explain. Ecological collapse of the world’s ecosystem is a lead pipe cinch. It is already well underway and instead of slowing down, it is gaining momentum fast. Here are just a few examples from recent news. ‘Peak soil’ threatens future global food security “Under business as usual, the current soils that are in agricultural production will yield about 30 percent less than they would do otherwise by around 2050.” Surging food consumption has led to more intensive production, overgrazing and deforestation, all of which can strip soil of vital nutrients and beneficial micro-organisms, reduce its ability to hold water and make it more vulnerable to erosion. Such factors, exacerbated by climate change, can ultimately lead to […]