Peak Civilisation is in the rear view mirror for most humans on the planet. Economies, lifestyles & environment are declining almost everywhere. Overpopulation, resource depletion, pollution & energy decline continue to exacerbate the problems. Available net energy is the determinant of the quality & complexity of civilisation. As the inexpensive, easy to get energy sources decline, disorder in human systems & the biosphere will increase.. Entropy (disorder, randomness) increases.
Entropy Wins
Initially, access to water defined where humanity could grow and develop. But...
Advancing Drought Across the Western USA
From; http://www.desdemonadespair.net/2012/05/tour-of-drought-as-it-unfolds-across.html
In all, 56 percent of the Lower 48 states were experiencing drought conditions as of May 8, almost twice the area compared to last year at this time, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Posted on Wednesday, May 16th 2012
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