John, you're absolutely right. We’re in a downward spiral, and rather than rallying for real solutions, people cling to denial and conspiracy nonsense as the crisis deepens. The latest US election has only bolstered that refusal to face facts, dragging us backward at the very moment we need unity and action.

But let’s be clear: denying science won’t stop these catastrophes.

Southern winds from Patagonia,

Ricky