Dark Horizon Flashcards

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According to the Union for Concerned Scientists “warning to humanity,” what are the principal
risks to planetary civilization?

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What is the difference between predicting and forecasting the future?

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What are some of the technologies that will power a transition to a new economy?

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According to the Club of Rome why was economic collapse inevitable?

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How does the tragedy of the commons model help to explain international inaction?

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Why is the international community so slow to move on climate change despite the costs and
risks?

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Why is the Vostok data concerning relative to climate change?

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What are the principal areas of technological evolution that will drive the green economy of the
future?

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