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As a new decade dawns, it\u2019s an opportunity to reflect upon the past, to shake off and learn from our mistakes, to look at the challenges ahead and resolve to make positive changes. This isn’t the usual blog about contemplations or optimistic resolutions. More a reflection on the past, future and present. The next ten years are likely to be quite different to previous as the realities of climate breakdown become apparent. Unpredictable and frightening weather events, floods and droughts, food shortages and the displacement of people are all possible if the global temperature continues to rise at the speed it’s doing now.<\/a> Along with that, environmental grief<\/strong> will become more common as we collectively mourn the loss of flora and fauna. If ever there was a time to take stock and make serious plans for the future, it is now and perhaps Art can help us with our resolve.<\/p>\n I find it astonishing that leaders of my generation have ignored the philosophical and scientific predictions for the future of our planet, seemingly surprised by their authenticity. I\u2019ve been environmentally active for over 40 years, aware of the problems associated with overpopulation since then. How could they not know this was coming? Did nobody believe Johnathon Porritt and his peers in the ’70s? Having spent the last couple of years increasingly grief stricken at the frightening legacy we\u2019re leaving our children, I\u2019ve found myself going through the motions of life rather than embracing it.<\/p>\n\n
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. Anon.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The past is behind, learn from it.<\/h2>\n