Cascade Institute Executive Director Thomas Homer-Dixon warns that as “reconfigurer-in-chief,” Donald Trump will be, in philosopher Georg Hegel’s terms, a world-historical figure.
The resonance of polycrisis thinking with the System Dynamics community’s concerns is readily evident. To pursue these intersections would not just seize a promising opportunity, it is an urgent imperative that could help the world navigate the world’s precarious and unprecedented condition.
The polycrisis is here, and system dynamics can help: a call to action Read More »
Cascade Institute Executive Director Thomas Homer-Dixon explains how information overload in digital spaces fuels negativity and division, as people cluster with like-minded others, enabling disinformation to thrive.
Recent technological innovations have dramatically expanded geothermal’s potential as a significant contributor to global electricity generation. By 2050, experts project geothermal will emerge as the third-largest source of power growth in the global renewable energy landscape. (PDF).
IEA Future of Geothermal Report: Cascade Institute Reaction Read More »
Cascade Institute researchers warn that Mr. Trump could activate vicious cycles in global systems and propel calamities that long outlive his second term.
Can we prevent Trump 2.0 from spiralling into catastrophe? Read More »
Technology breakthroughs have unlocked geothermal potential well beyond these limits. These breakthroughs have given geothermal a completely new value proposition. Read about the recent adoptions and advances in geothermal power (PDF).
The Alberta Drilling Accelerator has the potential to redefine energy innovation Read More »
Technology breakthroughs have unlocked geothermal potential well beyond these limits. These breakthroughs have given geothermal a completely new value proposition. Read about the recent adoptions and advances in geothermal power (PDF).
Breaking New Ground: Geothermal in 2024 Read More »
This Globe and Mail opinion piece explores the potential for Canada’s AOSTRA model (Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority) to serve as a blueprint for support energy innovation.
Key to Canada’s Growth? Recall the Role of Public Money in Developing Alberta Oil Read More »
The funding massively upscales Canada’s research and development efforts in geothermal power and supports its national commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 to address the climate crisis.
Major Cascade Institute Funding to Power Up Geothermal Energy in Canada Read More »
This position paper outlines the case for ultradeep geothermal energy and offers a strategic plan for Canada to capture this technological opportunity.
