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The Remarkable Journey of Helmuth Ringsmuth (06.09.1943 — 06.06.2023): a Tribute to my Father
In early April I was sitting at my desk in Stockholm, looking out over a beautiful maple tree, when dad shuffled up beside me. I knew what he wanted and was annoyed before he asked in his thick Austrian accent: “Andrew, when you’re ready, could you book me a flight home for the weekend, please?”.… Continue reading
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Lessons from COVID-19 for managing complex climate risks and building resilience
The Corona pandemic has shown how difficult it is to manage global crises in the complex systems of human societies. This is because disruptions in one sector often lead to cascading problems in other sectors. Consider, for example, the current supply bottlenecks for semiconductor components or the high energy prices. Like Covid-19, the effects of… Continue reading
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10 myths about net-zero targets and carbon offsetting, busted
Co-authored with 40 other scientists:https://www.climatechangenews.com/2020/12/11/10-myths-net-zero-targets-carbon-offsetting-busted/ Originally published in Swedish:https://www.dn.se/debatt/vilseledande-och-falska-myter-om-klimatkompensation/ Continue reading
Complex systems scientist, wayward transdisciplinaut, habitable Earth enthusiast.
- The Remarkable Journey of Helmuth Ringsmuth (06.09.1943 — 06.06.2023): a Tribute to my Father
- Lessons from COVID-19 for managing complex climate risks and building resilience
- Filter bubbles hinder constructive discourse on urgent global issues
- 10 myths about net-zero targets and carbon offsetting, busted
- How much ancient ocean do I burn when I fly?