- Permafrost, one of the largest carbon sinks (one billion metric tons) has become an immense carbon source (1.7 billion metric tons) because winters are shortening and summers are lengthening.
- Because of depression, overdoses, increased health care costs, and lower Gig Economy benefits Millennials may see a 40% increase in mortality compared to GenXers.
- Interest rates in major economies are now at record lows (<1%) after experiencing record highs (~14%) in the early eighties.
Pretending Not To Panic 