The second briefing of the Ukraine-Russia War Expert Panel — Whether Russia will use a tactical nuclear weapon depends on Putin’s psychology, his evolving
assessment of his own capabilities, and what he considers to be an acceptable outcome.
The global systemic consequences of the Ukraine-Russia War: Part II Read More »
The first briefing of the Ukraine-Russia War Expert Panel
The global systemic consequences of the Ukraine-Russia War: Part I Read More »
Globe and Mail article by Thomas Homer-Dixon — By 2025, American democracy could collapse, causing extreme domestic political instability, including widespread civil violence. By 2030, if not sooner, the country could be governed by a right-wing dictatorship.
The American polity is cracked, and might collapse. Canada must prepare Read More »
Globe and Mail article by Thomas Homer-Dixon and Duane Froese
A Cascade Institute Technical Paper by Angela Carter and Truzaar Dordi
Meeting Canada’s climate commitments requires ending supports for oil and gas production Read More »
Globe and Mail article by Michael Lawrence and Thomas Homer-Dixon — Modern monetary theory doesn’t in fact propose that governments can keep spending without consequence. The limit on government spending, though, is not government deficits but rising inflation.
Modern monetary theory is the new black, but we should brace for seeing red Read More »
Vancouver Sun op-ed by Michael Brown and Duane Froese
Thawing permafrost is a northern crisis and a global threat Read More »
A new report by The Transition Accelerator provides practical guidance on assessing different pathways to net zero for eight critical sectors and systems in Canada.
February 23, 2021 • This paper investigates the forces constraining pension funds from taking a bolder leadership role in the net-zero carbon energy transition. It presents strategies for organizations, activists, and researchers to accelerate pension fund leadership on a timescale that is commensurate with the urgency of the climate crisis.
Pension funds at a crossroads: Incremental greening or bold climate leadership? Read More »
