By Daniel Brouse and Sidd MukherjeeJuly 16, 2025 Introduction Research and development incorporating complex social-ecological feedback loops within a dynamic, non-linear system is profoundly challenging. A small window into this complexity can be seen in the interactions among the Albedo Feedback Loop, Brown Carbon Feedback Loop, Freshwater–AMOC Disruption Loop, Permafrost–Methane Feedback Loop, Amazon Rainforest Dieback […]
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Tipping Points, Feedback Loops, and the Accelerating Collapse of Earth’s Climate Systems
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Rethinking Collapse: Cascading Feedbacks
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee July 16, 2025 Introduction The Interaction of: Albedo Feedback Loop, Brown Carbon Feedback Loop, Freshwater–AMOC Disruption Loop, Permafrost–Methane Feedback Loop, Amazon Rainforest Dieback Feedback Loop, Sudden Sea Level Rise Pulses (“Cork Release” Events), Hydroclimate Whiplash, and Arctic Sea Ice Feedback Combined Consequences These interlinked, reinforcing feedbacks can: * Drive […]
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Where Will Be Safe? The Future of Human Habitation on a Rapidly Collapsing Earth
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd MukherjeeJuly 15, 2025 Q: Where will be safe to live in the coming years as climate change accelerates? Great question. The simple answer is: “Underground.” The habitability of Earth’s surface will become increasingly complicated as tipping points and cascading system failures accelerate. For the next 30 years, it will likely […]
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Trump’s “Big and Brutally Ugly Bill” Triggers Fossil Fuel Expansion, Ends Solar and Wind Support, and Risks Climate, Economic, and Infrastructure Collapse
by Daniel Brouse July 4, 2025 President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act marks a seismic shift in U.S. energy, climate, and economic policy, ending decades of federal support for solar and wind while unleashing a massive expansion of oil, gas, and coal production. The House passed the megabill on Thursday following a narrow […]
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The Math Behind Sequential Tariffs
by Daniel Brouse June 11, 2025 The math of sequential tariffs is both interesting and economically significant. The complexity adds to business uncertainty. For instance, to calculate the total duties on Chinese steel imports — subject to a combined 132.5% tariff rate — you can break it down like this: Starting Point: A $100 shipment […]
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The Race Against Time: Climate Crisis vs. the United States
by Daniel Brouse April 12, 2025 AbstractHumanity stands at a historic crossroads where the accelerating pace of climate change threatens to overtake both our capacity for response and the viability of the global economic system itself. Recent models indicate that without immediate intervention, climate change could cause the collapse of capitalism as we know it—potentially […]
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How Tariffs on Guitars and Pianos Could Impact the Next Generation of Musicians
by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 An economist just referenced Little Richard to illustrate how tariffs might impact young musicians. Little Richard, known for his energetic vocals and piano playing, also had a band called “The Upsetters,” and while he wasn’t primarily a guitarist, he had notable guitarists in his band, including Jimi Hendrix. Due […]
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Trump Economic Facts
Amazingly, some still suffer from Trump Delusionment Syndrome, defending his economic policies while claiming Biden ‘destroyed the economy’ or insisting that Trump needs to ‘break some eggs’ to bake a cake—meaning we need to endure pain. No, we don’t need pain. The economy performed the best in history during Biden’s term, in sharp contrast to […]
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Climate Change Superfund Act
by Daniel Brouse New York State has enacted the Climate Change Superfund Act, a pioneering law that mandates large fossil fuel companies to contribute financially toward mitigating climate change impacts. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, this legislation requires major oil, gas, and coal companies to pay a total of $75 billion over 25 years, equating […]
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The Decline of Penn’s Sylvania
By Daniel Brouse Penn’s Sylvania Pennsylvania derives its name from the land grant bestowed upon William Penn. Penn’s grant, known as “sylvania,” translates to “forest” in Latin. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, the region was predominantly covered by vast expanses of dense forests, with a wide range of biodiversity and inhabited by indigenous […]
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